Cat Skiing Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cat Skiing Department is a fun and exciting way to join the on-mountain ski industry and the Monarch family. This department is an upbeat, active, and outdoor department that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains. Enjoy the on-mountain working environment then the perks of your complimentary Monarch Mountain Season Pass. The Cat Skiing Operator main job is to operate tour cats, driving guests to ski/ride the backcountry within the permitted areas.

Additionally, Cat Skiing Operators will operate work cats (free groomer with or without a tiller) and/or a winch cat to establish and maintain Cat Skiing roads so they are in good working condition and safe for public tours to be conducted on.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Cat Skiing Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Operate the passenger snowcat and/or work cat, tiller, winch cat safely and responsibly in Monarch’s permitted backcountry, with Monarch guests and staff on board.

Fill out a daily safety check log for operation during each shift accounting for time and projects.

Complete comprehensive work orders for continued maintenance of machines as  aware of the performance of equipment throughout your shift.

Inspect equipment and turn in a completed operator’s check sheet for each machine used.

Fulfill all local, state, federal and U.S. Forest Service regulations as they apply to the Cat Skiing operation.

Assist in transporting avalanche mitigation teams in the early morning before cat skiing operation hours.

Perform some repairs and be responsible for the safe operation of the cat.

Learn road grooming skills including blading and maintenance; and the basics for establishing and making road system used by MCS. Establish and maintain snow roads.

Begin training on winch cat and disruption roller operations.

Work with guides to safely and effectively utilize disruption roller and winch cat in MCS terrain.

Other duties as assigned. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations.

Level 1 - Tour guide

Prior heavy equipment or snowcat operation

Level 2 - Tour guide and operate cat Minimum of 1 season as a level 1 Monarch Cat skiing operator

Assist in training level 1 operators

Level 3 - Tour guide, operate cat and winch cat Minimum of 3 seasons as Monarch Cat skiing operator

Assist in training level 1 and level 2 operatorsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Ability to maintain a good attitude and work well with other employees.

Great work ethic.

Can handle fast paced and high-pressure environment.

Awareness of surroundings and the ability to identify and respond to situational needs.

Ability to take direction, follow procedures, and provide guidance.

Knowledge and experience with Snow cats or other heavy equipment

Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours during the business day including mornings, evenings or split shifts, and any days of the week (including weekends and holidays)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Age: 21

Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.

A valid driver’s license and good, company insurable driving record required.

High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.

Ability to push, lift, and move up to 90 lbs.

Possess or be willing and able to get CPR certification.

Must be able to stop, turn, change directions suddenly, adapt to uneven, varying intermediate terrain, and move in both directions on skis or on foot.

Must have experience in heavy equipment or Snowcat driving.

Requires visual acuity in high- and low- light conditions in blowing snow.

Requires working at high elevation (up to 12,000’), with extended exposure to…