Adventure Park Snowcat Operator Level I, II, or III

TOWN OF FRISCO

2 weeks ago

Salary: $21 – $30/hr
Location: Frisco, CO, CO, US
Education: High School
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

Limited housing opportunity for seasonal, FULL-TIME employees
SKI FREE @ Copper
Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving

This hourly position is responsible for maintaining excellent snow trail surfaces for the Frisco Adventure Park including; Tubing hill, Terrain Park. Beginner ski area and snow surface walkways. This role includes the daily operation of heavy equipment such as a snowcat, snowmobile, UTV, and hand tools. The Night Snowcat Operator maintains winter snow surfaces at the Frisco Adventure Park and works with maintenance and snowmaking staff to ensure exceptional snow conditions for ski area users along with tubing guests. This role is additionally responsible for communicating daily trail conditions to Adventure Park staff.

Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Adventure Park Snowcat Operator Level I, II, or III? There are many reasons!

Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above. And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you!

Desired start date: 11/13/2026 & estimated end-of-season date: 4/4/2027
This schedule will be four (4), ten (10) hour shifts. Overnight, weekends/weekdays, holidays are required.

There are three levels to the Snowcat Operator position, Level One, Two and Three. If offered a position with the Town of Frisco, the offer will be made based on the interview and relevant experience. Please review below:

Pay Grade: Position and wage offer based on specific job experience and education.

Position Title	Pay Grade	Minimum	Mid	Maximum
Snowcat Operator I	T2	$21.50	$26.40	$31.30
Snowcat Operator II	T3	$23.11	$28.38	$33.65
Snowcat Operator III	T4	$24.85	$30.51	$36.18

Level	One	Two	Three
Position Title	Snowcat Operator – I	Snowcat Operator – II	Snowcat Operator – III
Department	Recreation	Recreation	Recreation
Cost Center/Division	1160 - FAP	1160 - FAP	1160 - FAP
Employee Type	Seasonal, Full-time	Seasonal, Full-time	Seasonal, Full-time
Pay Grade	Pay Grade T2	Pay Grade T3	Pay Grade T4
Pay Type / FLSA	Non-Exempt / Hourly	Non-Exempt / Hourly	Non-Exempt / Hourly
Allocations	10-1160-4005	10-1160-4005	10-1160-4005
Reports to	FAP Operations Supervisor	FAP Operations Supervisor	FAP Operations Supervisor
Financial/budget responsibility:	None	None	None
Number of Cost Centers responsible for:	None	None	None
Frequent internal contacts:	Adventure Park and Nordic Staff Recreation Department Public Works	Adventure Park and Nordic Staff Recreation Department Public Works	Adventure Park and Nordic Staff Recreation Department Public Works
Frequent external contacts:	Adventure Park Guests	Adventure Park Guests	Adventure Park Guests
Number of employees under supervision and titles:	None	None	None
Job Location:	Onsite	Onsite	Onsite

Essential Functions	Operates snowcat to maintain snow surface during the evening and early morning hours. Monitors and maintains snow surface to the highest level possible to ensure safe and consistent Tubing, Terrain Park, and Ski trail products. Follows industry safety practices regarding use of technical equipment. This includes, but not limited to, trucks, UTV’s, snowcats, snowmobiles, and related grooming implements. Inspects Frisco Adventure Park snow surfaces and surrounding areas for possible hazards and takes steps to rectify any hazards and communicate these in a timely manner to management. Reports unsafe issues or machinery to management in a timely manner. Takes appropriate steps to rectify issue. Provides basic preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operational machinery. Cleans, repairs and services equipment as specified by manufacturer and management. Conducts daily, monthly, preseason, and other established equipment and terrain inspection. Completes logs as appropriate. Utilizes on-trail communication equipment and processes to ensure appropriate safety response. Assists maintenance and snowmaking staff with pre and post ski season trail set up. Responsible for snow movement and winter trail building. Including but not limited pushing out snow trails and working with snowmaking staff to prep winter ski surfaces. Adheres to all Town of Frisco and Recreation Department policies and procedures, including but not limited to; safety and maintaining personal grooming / uniform standards. Work collaboratively with Public Works and the Recreation Service Technician on equipment and facility repair, maintenance, labor, record keeping, and part inventory as appropriate. Communicates as appropriate with other staff, supervisors and management about concerns and offers assistance when needed in a timely manner. Works in a team-based environment supporting the Frisco Adventure Park, Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Adventure Park Management Team. Performs other duties as assigned by the Adventure Park Manager and/or Supervisor
Marginal Duties
Level	One	Two	Three
Level Responsibilities	Develop and display basic skills for preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery. Operate snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats. Responsible for grooming specific to Tubing hill, beginner ski areas, Terrain Park and snow surface walkways	Provides intermediate preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery. Operate snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats. Responsible for grooming specific to the Tubing hill, beginner ski areas, Terrain Park and snow surface walkways Blade and tiller operation Tubing and Terrain Park Construction Snow Gun movement/placement Special event support	Provides advanced preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery. Operate snowmobiles, UTV’s, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats. Assists with equipment repair and maintenance. Blade and tiller operation Management of Tubing and Terrain Park construction Snow Gun movement/placement Special event support Snow farming Basic snow science understanding Assists in training of novice snowcat operators
Other Essential Responsibilities	This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job. As a public servant, physical presence is necessary to effectively perform essential duties, support operational needs, collaborate with team members, provide direct service to the public and internal stakeholders, utilize on-site equipment and resources, and maintain effective communication, responsiveness, and accountability in serving the community. Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism. Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned. Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor. Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing. Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance.

Knowledge, skills and responsibilities needed:

Level	One	Two	Three
Education:	Required – High School Diploma or GED	Required – High School Diploma or GED	Required – High School Diploma or GED
Computer Operations:	None	None	None
Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations:	Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town) Required: Valid Driver’s License	Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town) Required: Valid Driver’s License Preferred: 2-hour OSHA Training	Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire – provided by the Town) Required: Valid Driver’s License Preferred: 10-hour OSHA Training
Previous Work Experience:	Required: Less than two years snowmobile experience Required: Experience with basic hand tools, rigging, power tools, test equipment etc. Preferred: Prior alpine, Terrain Park, or Tubing operations experience Preferred: Prior alpine snowcat operations or heavy equipment experience	Required: Two to four years of snowmobile experience Required: Experience with basic hand tools, rigging, power tools, test equipment etc. Required: Two to four winter seasons of prior Alpine, Terrain Park, or Tubing snowcat grooming experience	Required: 5+ years of snowmobile experience required Required: Experience with basic hand tools, rigging, power tools, test equipment etc. Preferred: 2+ seasons of Terrain Park snowcat grooming experience Required: 5+ years of snowcat grooming experience Required: 3+ years snow farming experience Required: 3+ years advanced knowledge and/or proficient ability in operation of equipment required
Previous Supervisory Exercised:	None	None	None
Language Ability:	Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.	Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.	Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Decision Making Ability:	Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.	Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.	Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
Other:	Required: 18+ years of age to drive Town vehicle.	Required: 21+ years of age to tow utility trailer with Town vehicle.	Required: 21+ years of age to tow utility trailer with Town vehicle.

Physical Demands:

	Weight	LIFTING:	Activities	OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
All Levels	Up to 10 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Standing	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	Up to 25 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Walking	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	Up to 50 Pounds	2/3 OR MORE	Sitting	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	Up to 100 Pounds	1/3 to 2/3	Using hands to finger, hands to feel	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels	More than 100 Pounds	UP TO 1/3	Reaching with hands and arms	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Climb or balance	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Talk or hear	2/3 OR MORE
All Levels			Taste or smell	UP TO 1/3

OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

All Levels	Indoor/Outdoor:	100% outdoors
All Levels	Hazardous Materials or Noise:	Extremely noisy at times, Fuel, Oils, Gasoline
All Levels	Holidays/Weekends/Evenings:	Yes – all required
All Levels	Equipment Used in Job:	Snowcat, UTV, snowmobile, snow blower, utility vehicle, truck, trailer
All Levels	Other:	The position requires the ability to travel over snow and ice in challenging weather conditions as well as working outdoors in extreme weather conditions for long periods of time up to 10 hours. Physical demands include walking on snow and ice, lifting and carrying heavy objects, post-holing through snow, bending, shoveling, pulling or pushing heavy objects, and standing for long periods of time. Required to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays

VISION:

All Levels	Close Vision: Yes	Distance Vision: Yes	Color Vision: Yes
All Levels	Peripheral Vision: Yes	Depth Perception: Yes	Ability to adjust focus: Yes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

The Town of Frisco is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Skills

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