Snowmaking Lead
On-siteFlagstaff, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Snowmaking Lead on the mountain oversees a snowmaking crew during assigned shifts, assumes full operational authority in the absence of the Snowmaking supervisor, and directly coordinates with the Snowmaking Manager for escalations. Responsibilities include leading safe, efficient snow production, operating SmartSnow 7 and related systems, interpreting weather conditions to adjust strategy, setting up and relocating guns/equipment, maintaining the snowmaking layout, conducting inspections, training Snowmaker IIs and Is, leading shift handoffs, and collaborating with Grooming, Lift Operations, Terrain Parks, and Ski Patrol to ensure safe mountain operations. Requires strong leadership, decision-making under pressure, and adherence to safety protocols; 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays are possible.
Required Qualifications
- ● Must be at least 18 years of age
- ● Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- ● High school diploma or equivalent
- ● 2–4 years of on-hill snowmaking experience with demonstrated competence
- ● 1–2 years of hands-on knowledge of pump operations and automated systems
- ● Ability to ski or snowboard in all terrain types; must pass an on-hill ski/snowboard evaluation
- ● Must pass written and driving tests for snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, tracked UTVs, and snowcats
- ● Intermediate mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot minor and major
- equipment malfunctions
- ● Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to make independent operational
- decisions under pressure
- ● Knowledge of environmental and energy-efficient snowmaking practices
- ● Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays; longer shifts may be
- required
Desired Qualifications
- ● Prior crew leadership experience in snowmaking or mountain operations
- ● Snowcat or heavy equipment operating experience
- ● Technical training or certifications in mountain operations or equipment maintenance
- ● Familiarity with high-altitude
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