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 OperatorDepartment: Heavy Equipment OperationsStatus: Seasonal (FT & PT)Reporting To: Heavy Equipment Operations ManagerShifts: 5am-3pm, 3pm-11 & 11pm-9am, Snow DependentKey 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 standardsMaintain and keep equipment clean and ready for operationKeep detailed work logsClear parking lots, public areas, and Powder Mountain roads of snow and debris.Mitigate snow damage or snow slidesAid in removal of distressed vehiclesAbility to work long shifts and back-to-back shift during a snow cycleWill be working at 9,000ft in inclement weatherAbility to work at nightAbility to be on-call, work nights, weekends, and holidaysRequirements and/or Qualifications:Preferred 2+ years heavy equipment operator experienceBasic understanding of all Pre and Post shift equipment checksIf necessary, work hours other than scheduled pertaining to weather conditionsMust be able to work nights, weekends, and holidaysMust be able to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain, on varied snow surfacesOverall understanding of Powder Mountains policies and proceduresGood work ethic polite to co-workers and follows directions when being asked to undergo a taskMust be dependable and have excellent communication skillsReliable transportation, preferably 4x4 vehicleAnticipate and avoid hazardsPhysical 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 twistingAbility to work long shifts through the night.Vision requirements – close, distance, peripheral, and depth perceptionWorking 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 BackgroundPowder 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Powder Mountain