Madison County, Idaho

Part-Time/Seasonal Snow Groomer Operator

Return to Postings
Posted On: Monday, 3rd October 2022
Department: Snowmoblie
Duration:
Travel:

Job Description:

Madison County

 

Snow Groomer Operator Part-Time/Seasonal

 

 

General Purpose: Perform a variety of skilled tasks and operate Tucker or Piston Bully Groomer, grooming forest snowmobile trails.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate a snow groomer and attachments
  • Operate a variety of light equipment such as pickup trucks, compressors, chain saws.
  • Check on avalanche conditions provided by Forest Service.
  • Keep extra boots, coats and gloves with you in the groomer at all times.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles such as oil changes, filter, fan belts, greasing and tire change, if needed.
  • Work unsupervised in remote winter conditions at night
  • Check with supervisor each work day
  • Maintain log books and machine reports

 

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Must be able to evaluate winter mountain conditions such as oncoming storms or avalanche danger. Be able to determine when conditions are not safe and return to the grooming shed.
  • Must be able to identify and use standard hand tools and mechanized equipment used to maintenance and repair operations. Must be able to fill fluids and transfer fuel to equipment.
  • Good physical condition and stamina to perform a variety of physical work, such as shoveling snow.
  • Ability to read and use maps & GPS
  • Ability to use cell phones and VHF Public Radio Protocol
  • Maintain a cell phone in working order for the duration of employment.

 

 

Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Preferred experience in grooming, mechanical or heavy equipment.

Pay Range: Starting at $14.00/hr. Depending on experience Published: October 3, 2022

Closing: Open until filled

 

Application are available on the Madison County website. Please bring a resume or application to the Clerk's office. 134 E Main Street

Rexburg ID

Preferred Skills: