Snowmaking Operator Housing Available
Truckee, CA - USA
Job Summary
Woodward Tahoe (Boreal and Soda Springs) located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place youd like to work progress and play wed love to hear from you!
The Snowmaking Operator role is an entry-level position within the Snowmaking Department. This job involves working as part of a team to generate snow to provide substrate for resort trails and operations. This will include Boreal Ski Resort Woodward Tahoe Tubing and Planet Kids at Soda Springs Resort.
Snowmaking is a notably labor intensive and physically demanding role. Snowmakers will be working in a variety of weather circumstances and landscape conditions. Snowmobiles may be necessary for transportation at times (training will be provided if necessary); walking/hiking through snow and partially snow-covered areas is to be expected.Snowmaking operations will primarily be conducted through nighttime shifts; although operations are subject to daytime shifts given appropriate weather conditions.
Whats in it for you
Proposed hourly rate of $20 - $22 actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
Health insurance options for ALL employees
On-Site Employee Housing available.
A work culture based on fun and progression.
Full access to our world-class facilities. Work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes.
Enough free time to enjoy the Woodward lifestyle.
Retail Discounts on Apparel and Equipment
Complimentary access to most POWDR owned resorts!
While everyday is different Snowmaking Operators can expect to:
Operate snow guns
maintain equipment
fulfill start-up and shut-down procedures for snow machines
drain water hoses/lines
Removal of snow/ice on/or surrounding equipment.
Position Requirements:
Able to lift objects 40 pounds
Basic mechanical skills
Able to use basic hand tools
Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
Must be able to work night shifts
Able to collaborate with others in a positive manner
Strong decision-making skills
This is a seasonal full-time snowmaking role however this position and its responsibilities are contingent on natural snowfall and resort operation plans; upon the completion of snowmaking for the season snowmakers may have the opportunity to fulfill a role as a Snow Removal Operator if desired.
You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories backgrounds experiences and identities where we all have different in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness creativity and different points of view. Even if you dont think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job wed love to hear from you.
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Required Experience:
IC