Road Maintenance Foreman

Location: Killington, Vermont

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you’ll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont’s highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Compensation: Starting wage $28.00, adjusted based on experience. 
• Benefits: Full-time, year-round, benefitted position including: 
  • Optional company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability & long-term disability offerings 
  • 401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%) 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Paid time off, holiday and sick pay 
  • Free season pass for employee/dependents 
  • Privileges at several other resorts
  • Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, friends & family tickets, etc.) 

Job Summary:
The Road Maintenance Foreman reports to the Resort Maintenance Construction & Maintenance Manager and is the lead person managing the fleet of heavy & medium duty trucks, loaders and other equipment in snow removal and summer construction projects at Killington and Pico Resorts.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all road maintenance operations, including winter plowing, sanding and salting with heavy equipment, summer road and construction support in the resort
• Supervise and perform snow removal operations for our 5 major ski lodges, parking lots, driveways and support buildings
• Exercise full supervisory authority over 10 staff. Including training, planning work schedules, assigning and checking work, and resolving problems
• Administer and assist in planning the road maintenance operating budget
• Supervise and carry out the proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Order and maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies, tools and equipment
• Deal regularly with outside vendors, such as gravel/salt/sand suppliers, equipment and tool suppliers and outside contractors
• Prepare various administrative/operations reports and records, such as time sheets and inventories
• Supervise comprehensive safety program ensuring proper safety procedures are followed
• Maintain all equipment mechanically and electrically so that the fleet is efficient and available
• Always provide superior service to our customers (internal and external). Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with the guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner
   

Basic Qualifications: 

• Basic education (high school), plus one or more years of relevant work experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• At a minimum - CDL-B license and medical card
• Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Ability to run wheel loaders, excavators and other heavy-duty vehicles
• Ability to communicate effectively using MS email & other programs
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments
• Keen attention to safety and ability to communicate safe work practices to staff
• Ability to lift 80 pounds
• Ability to operate equipment safely  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal communication skills 
• Presentable appearance and ability to speak with vendors, guests, and other employees effectively
• Must have own transportation, as schedule does not match public transportation 
• Must be flexible with times, depending on business, events, deliveries, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with staff in multiple locations
• Must lead by example (punctual, good listener, communicates effectively, friendly, hard worker)
• Experience, skills and some tools required to maintain fleet

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners,