Groomer I - Winter 24/25

Description

Starting Rate: $21.50/hr

Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience

Status: Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)

Join our team and work hands-on with state-of-the-art snow cats and equipment to keep A-Basin open from October through June. Slope maintenance Groomers are responsible for high-quality grooming throughout A-Basin’s trail system.

A-Basin Slope Groomers are eligible for a staging program based on experience, which relates to applicable pay. See staging requirements and related skills below.

Apply now and be part of THE LEGEND!

Benefits and Perks for this position include:

• Opportunities for ski/ride breaks
• 4 10-hour shifts; 3 days off
• Unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts
• Free, transferrable A-Basin comp passes for every 120 hours worked
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid time-off (PTO) and sick time for all full-time employees
• Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Nightly grooming and maintenance of ski trails and slopes as directed by Leads/Manager
• Learn and stay up to date on A-Basin’s grooming methods and trail network
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Check the grooming list for nightly areas of concern
• Responsible for startup and shut down of equipment daily
• Perform preoperational checks for leaks, wear, and other potential damage to vehicles
• Refuel and deice snowcat at the end of the shift
• Monitor gauges of machines and fill out maintenance log books nightly
• Report adverse conditions or problems as appropriate to the supervisor and/or mechanics
• Assist mechanics or coworkers with minor repairs of equipment
• Effectively communicate with other employees and departments in person and via radio
• Assist with food and beverage bin deliveries and trash hauling
• Follows all department sustainability and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• One year of experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, snowcats, and winch cats
• Knowledge of Arapahoe Basin trail systems preferred

Skills Required:

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of operating heavy equipment
• Ability to maintain a high level of safety consciousness
• Ability to work with others and in a team environment

Physical Requirements: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all times
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, squat, crawl, push, pull, throw throughout a 10-hour shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to ski safely on intermediate and expert terrain
• Ability to hike steep and uneven terrain

Other Requirements:

• Must be available on weekends and holidays and at night
• Must pass a motor vehicle records background check – preferred

Work Environment:

• This position will work outdoors in a high-alpine environment in all types of weather conditions. This role may work outdoors without shelter for up to 10 hours. Additionally, it will consistently operate or work around noisy machinery. Riding a chairlift is required for this role.

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Slopes Maintenance Staging Program:Slopes Maintenance – Groomer I – See above for essential responsibilities and requirements.
Slopes Maintenance – Groomer II – Starting Rate: $22.00/hrFulfill all Groomer I responsibilities and requirements in addition to the following:

• Proficient knowledge of A-Basin’s trail network
• Ability to perform snow-pushing projects as directed
• Beginner’s understanding of A-Basin’s winching methods and trail network
• Groom-specific areas for events, races, etc.
• Use a grooming map to work independently for periods of time

Slopes Maintenance – Groomer III – Pay Range: $23.50 - $34.00/hrFulfill all Groomer I-II responsibilities and requirements in addition to the following:

• Work with