Alpine Grooming and Heavy Equipment Supervisor

Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! 

• Free employee season pass and free dependent(s) season pass 

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes 

• Free RTD EcoPass 

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) 

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting 

• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts 

• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country) 

Position Summary: The Alpine Grooming and Heavy Equipment Supervisor assists the Grooming Manager in leading, planning, training, and delegating tasks for alpine grooming and heavy equipment operations. In winter, this role supervises grooming staff and oversees nightly mountain maintenance, including trail surfaces, building clearance, and lift access. In summer, the role supports mountain operations teams by operating heavy equipment and leading summer construction projects. This includes overseeing the safe operation of all Eldora-owned and rented heavy equipment, leading safety training, and monitoring equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: 

• Operate heavy equipment at night in variable weather and snow conditions to create a safe and consistent riding surface.  

• Oversee and guide operators nightly to complete the grooming flight plan set by the Grooming Manager.  

• Communicate and delegate tasks, ensuring they are completed safely and efficiently.  

• Complete all necessary documentation for each shift (grooming logs, safety, and incident forms).  

• Work closely with the Grooming Manager to develop short-term and long-term goals for the resort.  

• Collaborate with the Grooming Manager and Mountain Operations Director on grooming strategies and daily updates.  

• Communicate with different mountain departments on necessary maintenance and events from night operations.  

• Ensure equipment logs are filled out appropriately and maintain equipment cleanliness.  

• Help open Nordic trails and help train staff in Nordic grooming operations, ensuring they are knowledgeable about equipment operation, safety protocols and grooming techniques.  

• Oversee construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring safety compliance.  

• Develop and lead heavy equipment training for new and experienced operators.  

• Perform operational maintenance and inspections on equipment, making minor adjustments as needed.  

• Sets the