Heavy Equipment Operator

The role of Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate heavy machinery on a regular basis for the purpose of snow removal on roads, parking lots, around buildings and all other areas as required for Powder Mountain to operate in a safe and productive manner.

Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator Department:
Heavy Equipment Operations Status:
Seasonal (FT & PT)
Reporting To:
Heavy Equipment Operations Manager

Shifts:

5am-3pm, 3pm-11 & 11pm-9am, Snow Dependent

Key Responsibilities:

Operate heavy equipment loader, road grader, snow blower, sand salt plow truck, snow cat, snowmobiles and other machinery in accordance with Powder Mountain’s safety standards

Maintain and keep equipment clean and ready for operation

Keep detailed work logs Clear parking lots, public areas, and Powder Mountain roads of snow and debris.

Mitigate snow damage or snow slides

Aid in removal of distressed vehicles

Ability to work long shifts and back-to-back shift during a snow cycle

Will be working at 9,000ft in inclement weather

Ability to work at night

Ability to be on-call, work nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements and/or

Qualifications:

Preferred 2+ years heavy equipment operator experience

Basic understanding of all Pre and Post shift equipment checks

If necessary, work hours other than scheduled pertaining to weather conditions

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain, on varied snow surfaces

Overall understanding of Powder Mountains policies and procedures

Good work ethic polite to co-workers and follows directions when being asked to undergo a task

Must be dependable and have excellent communication skills

Reliable transportation, preferably 4x4 vehicle

Anticipate and avoid hazards

Physical Requirements
- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:

Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy (50+lbs)
Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, and twisting

Ability to work long shifts through the night.

Vision requirements – close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Working Environment:

The work environment is subject to frequently entering and exiting vehicles, subject to conditions of weather in a mountain environment at all times of the year. Exposure to moderate to loud volume.

Company Background Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

Together we are one team, not an  us vs. them  mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.