Location: Soda Springs, California

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 you'd like to work, progress, and play, we'd love to hear from you!

The Groomer/Cat Driver Level 1 will operate SnowCat equipment, perform all grooming and feature building as defined by the Innovative Environments and Mountain ops leadership team. This individual is methodical, creative, and takes pride in everything they build. This operator is a central part of our brand, from grooming corduroy to park builds ranging from progression to our Pop Up Parks and everything in between. 

While every day is different and our roles may shift based on business needs, here is what you can expect to dive into in this role as a Groomer/Cat Driver Level 1: 

Performs daily equipment inspections at start of shift, completes log, and maintains equipment fluid levels. 

Assists Lead Groomer in grooming ski runs to seamless corduroy using a combination of blade and tiller without unnecessary stress on the machine, as directed by the Lead Groomer. 

Builds and maintains ski lift loading and unloading ramps as qualified and as directed by Lead Groomer. 

Monitor and adjust snowmaking fan guns as necessary and/or as directed throughout shift. 

Other grooming/snow-making duties as assigned. 

  

What's in it for you?

Proposed hourly rate of $18.00 actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.On-Site Employee Housing and Meals 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 EquipmentComplimentary access to most POWDR owned resorts!

Duties and responsibilities:

Groom trails and provide highest quality snow surface for guestsPreform pre and post shift snowcat inspections, maintenance requests and fuelingMaintain a clean cab and snowcatWork under the guidance of the grooming manager, supervisor or shift lead to complete grooming tasks, trail assignments and other assigned work.Build and maintain lift load and unload ramps and base area.Assist other departments when neededOther duties will be assigned as needed

What we're looking for:

Valid US drivers license

18+ years old

Strong communication skills

Personal integrity and honesty

Strong attention to detail

Team mentally and desire to learn

Can take direction and feed back

Ability to work outside in a cold alpine environment

Lift 50lbs

Strong knowledge of skiing and snowboarding

Preferred experience:

Prior snowcat operating

Heavy equipment operator

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 don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to talentandculture@woodwardmountaincenters.com