Terrain Park Operator

Terrain Park Operator

As a Terrain Park Operator, you will positively contribute to a team of Terrain Park professionals by utilizing heavy machinery, alongside various hand and power tools to construct, maintain, and test features to professional standards of stability and sustainability.

This is a seasonal position from November 20th to March 28th. Dates are subject to change based on the availability of the applicant and needs of the business. This role comes with a free season pass for you and your dependents. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/ 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Operates Snow Cat (Prinoth Bison X ) for building and maintaining Terrain Park features and occasionally operates skid loader, telehandler, loader and others. All operators are expected to be able to do hand work as well when needed. 
• Prioritizes safety first on all projects. 
• Operates a variety of hand tools, power tools and some heavy equipment including but not limited to shovels, snow rakes, chainsaws, angle grinders, circular saws, excavators, snow mobiles, etc.
• Constantly monitors all areas of the bike park for potential hazards including but not limited to downed trees, limbs and branches, missing or damaged signage, soil or rock erosion, feature damage or degradation.
• Assists with and ensures the regular inspections and maintenance of equipment and tools as performed by operators or as set forth by the manufacturer's recommendations in order to optimize the crew's productivity and keep all equipment and tools in good repair.
• Conducts all feature building and maintenance to professional standards with the goals of stability, sustainability, and appropriate skill rating.
• Tests rails and features to ensure they are safe and the appropriate difficulty for the park they are in  
• Ensures all work areas are finished properly and aesthetically; by removing or burying any Ice chunks, Tiller/ track marks, uneven or soft snow on rails, snow features, etc. 
• Ensures proper signage, ropes and safety markers are installed for all new parks and features prior to opening.
• Ensures all new or redesigned rails, features, and/or drop-ins are signed off on by the Terrain park manager and Patrol manager prior to opening to the public. 
• Maintains communication with ski patrol and makes arrangements for the maintenance and or repair of any rails or features reported to be in need of maintenance and or repair.
• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. 
   

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• 2+ years of experience operating snow cats and/or other equipment required
• Must have terrain park riding experience at an intermediate to advanced level. Must be comfortable riding Large rails and features, with a willingness to progress
• Experience using hand tools for extended durations in strenuous environments
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle including snow mobiles and trucks
• Must be comfortable working around heavy equipment
• Ability to follow instruction and work well with others in an autonomous fashion 
• problem solving and personal management skills 
• Power tool experience preferred 
• Previous feature building and maintenance experience preferred, ideally in an established terrain park 

Education and Experience: 
High school diploma or GED

Working Environment/Physical Activities:
This position will require working weekends and holidays. Mountain Environment: The primary physical environment in which this position works is outdoors at night, with a high exposure level to heat, cold, snow, wind, rain, mud, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc... The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Frequently lifting a weight of 50+ pounds throughout the day. Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment. Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, degreasing, and painting. UltraViolet radiation from the sun is enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities including but not limited to; cleaning, painting and fabrication of wood and metal products. Noise generated by ATVs, trucks, heavy equipment, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.