Grooming Level 2 - Summer 2026
Job Description
Location: Bend, Oregon
Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.
This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!
Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
Free and discounted friends & family day passes
Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
Employee housing program
401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
Discounter daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
Position Summary
Mt. Bachelor’s groomers operate heavy equipment at night in variable weather and snow conditions to
create a safe and consistent riding surface. Groomers work and communicate with other departments for
overall maintenance of the mountain, including building clearance, access to lifts, and consistency of runs.
An understanding of snow composition and the ability to discuss information are crucial. Prior snowcat or heavy
equipment experience required.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
Use the blade and tiller, cut bumps, flatten, and level runs to compact snow for consistent riding.
surface. Cut and fill turn around marks, ruts, auger holes, and surface irregularities.
Open up all runs within the shift area. Check any run for completion, safety, and quality (able to fix
any issue). Maintain all roads and get-back trails.
Establish and maintain lift loading and unloading areas.
Work on dozing projects for padding and/or grading.
Clean snow from the machine and keep the interior of the machine clean.
Complete digital logs and communicate with mechanics.
Check tracks and all components of the machine. Monitor service hours and notify when service is
needed.
Build and install hoses and do light mechanical work on equipment.
Able to attach and remove implements from snow cat (blades, tiller, zauggs, etc.)
Understand shop procedures.
Inform leads and supervisors of changes or problems.
Report equipment issues clearly and correctly.
Monitor weather conditions to make safety calls for Patrol (i.e., avalanche potential) and Lift
Maintenance (i.e., chair issues)
Ability to move around the mountain with minimal direction.
Ability to learn additional areas.
Follow all safety procedures.
Secondary Function
Assist mechanics in equipment repairs.
Cut trees/limbs endangering runs.
Job Scope
Operation of equipment at night to create runs for the public and to keep access to roads, lifts, lodges,
and mechanical buildings for other departments to accomplish their jobs. Move snow as required into and
away from areas safely and proficiently, without causing safety issues and or damage to
yourself, co-workers, guests, or the equipment being operated or worked around.
Interpersonal Contacts
Daily contact with the Mt. operations departments. Lift Maintenance, Lift Op’s, Lift Access, Patrol, Snow
Removal, Terrain Parks, Building Maintenance, Electrical and Vehicle Maintenance, Lodge Services.
Specific Job Skills
License/Certifications: Current and Valid Driver’s License.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to adapt to a changing environment at any given moment.
Technical: Experience with large machinery is a plus.
Additional: Able to sleep during daylight hours.
Swing Shift: 4pm - 12am and Graveyard Shift 11:30pm - 8am
Education/Related Experience
Minimum Time in Related Position: At least 1 season of experience grooming.
Current Hiring Rate: $22/hr
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+
Come Work Where You Play!
Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.