Winter 26/27: Ski and Ride School Snowmobile Driver

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Ski and Ride School Snowmobile Driver

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $18.50 to $20.40+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. 

Job Summary:

Dedicated snowmobile driver to shuttle guests and instructors to their proper location(s) safely and quickly. This position is critical to the daily guest experience, operating excellence, and overall success of the Ski and Ride School. This person will be an important part of meeting or exceeding our established targets for employee and guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading daily maintenance of Green Acres, carpet areas, and lesson meeting areas; including set-up and break down of fencing and other animation

• Operate a snowmobile/side-by-side with attached sled for the purpose of shuttling guests from one location to another

• Constantly evaluating, and acting on necessary maintenance for snowmobiles and beginner teaching areas

• Daily maintenance of carpet area and lesson meeting areas. Including set-up and break down of fencing and other animation

• Assist with guest comfort amenities, i.e., water at designated areas, trash disposal in guest zones, locate misplaced individuals

• Working closely with SRS leadership to maintain safe transportation routes through Ski & Ride School meeting areas, Schoolhouse, Union Creek, Green Acres

• Filling out daily Vehicle Log and Maintenance Log as needed

• Interacting with a kind, respectful attitude toward Copper’s guests, accommodating their transportation needs while in lessons

• Communicating regularly with SRS leadership to highlight problem areas and issues needing attention.

• Being willing and prepared to change course to other tasks/duties as prioritized by SRS leadership.

• Maintaining the highest level of integrity in radio communication to ensure seamless operations

• Removing snow, ice, and debris, and conducting other winter maintenance in relevant zones, including shoveling, chiseling, and clearing of pathways, stairs, and other guest-facing areas

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. 

• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information

• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines

• Follows established policies and procedures

• Is supportive of Core Values

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach

• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.

• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

• Is flexible with hours and days of work

• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have a good work/life balance

Basic Requirements:

• Able to commit to working from Dec 1 thru end of season in late April.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

• Must be able to walk up and down stairs 

• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions

• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language

• Able to handle snowmobile/side-by-side in all weather conditions

• Must be able to work outside at high elevation in all types of weather conditions

• Must be at least 18 years old

• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• High school, guest focused seminars

• Experience operating snowmobile either recreationally or through employment.

• High degree of customer service experience.

• Snowmobile Certification

• High degree of guest contact – need to be sensitive to a variety of requests and needs. 

• Acute awareness of safety issues, i.e., other snowmobiles, defensive snowmobile driving, skiers and riders on the hill, weight limits, etc.

Position was originally posted on August 24th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 2nd

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

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