Heavy Equipment Operator - Winter 26-27

About the role

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer-where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we're growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. Plows, grades, and maintains Schweitzer Mountain Resort roads and parking lots. Day, swing and graveyard shifts. Although defined as full time, working hours will be dictated by weather events and steady 40 hour work weeks are not guaranteed. Work may come in multiple day spurts with multiple days off in between. Expect to work any and all days and nights as weather dictates (ie weekends/holidays).

Responsibilities

• Operate graders, backhoes, front-end loaders and snow blowers.
• May operate sand trucks if qualified (commercial driver license (CDL) and clean driving record required).
• Perform minor maintenance of vehicles (e.g., monthly services, tire chain repair, cutting edge replacement, cleaning of equipment).
• Maintain selected roads in the Schweitzer Mountain Community, Schweitzer's parking lots and private driveway/parking lots per yearly contracts.
• Use a two-way radio and log activity reports.
• May occasionally back up the Independent Highway District or its contractors on the main Schweitzer Mountain Road.
• Operate equipment with both vehicle and pedestrian traffic present.
• Adhere to all safety requirements (e.g., high‑visibility vests, functioning beacons on equipment, traffic cones as needed).
• Must have or be willing to obtain extensive knowledge of Schweitzer Mountain Resort facilities and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 21.
• Background check: not required.
• Driver verification required: Yes.
• Drug test required: Yes.
• Employment status: Part Time or Full Time (seasonal).

Qualifications

• Minimum education: English reading, writing and communication; high school diploma preferred.
• Minimum experience: 1 year heavy machinery preferred.

Skills

• License/Certifications: CDL preferred.
• Technical: None.
• Physical capabilities: Works in all weather conditions; ability to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces; possibility of lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Additional: If you have a CDL you must be able to pass the DOT medical physical and drug screen.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick