Snowmaking Operator - Housing Available at Powdr Corp in Truckee, CA

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 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.

What's 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 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