Heavy Equipment Operator Supervisor (Snow Removal) Winter 2025/2026 (Manufacturing)

SUMMARY
Supervises, coordinates and performs snow removal by directing available crew and assisting in work. As a customer focused organization, a crucial part of each employees job is to get and keep guests. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Hires, motivates, evaluates, and directs staff to ensure adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established goals and objectives. Ensures that all employees receive the training, support, guidance, feedback and resources necessary.
2. Ensures all parking lots and public areas are cleared of snow by a pre-determined time every morning.
3. Monitors weather and coordinates any necessary late day plowing operations
4. Ensures all snow removal equipment is adequately maintained and in good working order
5. Directs the establishment of departmental standards, guidelines and objectives and maintains other administrative processes such as budgeting and staffing to ensure proper planning, efficient operation of departments and successful achievement of resort goals.
6. Assists the Director of Base Area Operations achieve financial and profitability goals through annual capital and budget planning process.
7. Monitors and evaluates operational projects to ensure the successful execution of activities and to improve the effectiveness of the areas of responsibility.
8. Maintains and enhances a guest focused culture in all areas of responsibility.
9. Maintains schedules in compliance with regulations and authorities having jurisdiction; manages responsibilities in compliance with resort safety policies.
10. Maintains current status on legal issues and technological advances which impact the industry; maintains awareness of scope and progress of competition.
11. Effective communication skills with all levels of employees, guests and all other outside contacts.
12. Ability to delegate responsibility, motivate and lead direct reports to achieve goals and objectives.
13. Familiarity with state and federal environmental standards and OSHA regulations.
14. Understanding of corporate and resort specific policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

1. Keeps crew operating efficiently by organizing and directing them and by solving problems.
2. Insures that plans and procedures are followed by directing crew, delegating and following up.
3. Ensures that work is done in a safe manner by supervising and training crew.
4. Provide safe parking area by operating snow removal equipment and directing crews.
5. Provides safe area for walking and activities by removing snow and ice. Placing ice melt and aggregate and by directing crews.
6. Maintains good relations with guests and employees by being courteous and helpful when interacting with guests and other employees.
7. Provides superior service to our customers (internal and external) by following Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with guests.
8. Respond to all guests and employees in a courteous and efficient manner.
9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
10. Performs other tasks as assigned.
11. Flexible working hours. Some job sharing may be required.
12. This is not an exhaustive list of duties others may be assigned as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:

1. Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests at all times.
2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resorts Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals.
5. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.
6. Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises up to 6 employees in the Snow Removal Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school graduate. Three years heavy equipment operation or supervision. Leadership and supervisory skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Good communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY
Planning, decision making, problem solving. Broad conceptual judgment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Heavy equipment, OSHA or other safety related certifications preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Will be working with and around heavy equipment most of the time.

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