Location: Nederland, Colorado

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! 

Free employee season pass and free dependent(s) season pass 

Free and discounted friends & family day passes 

Free RTD EcoPass 

Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) 

401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting 

Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts 

50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country) 

Position Summary: The Alpine Grooming and Heavy Equipment Supervisor assists the Grooming Manager in leading, planning, training, and delegating tasks for alpine grooming and heavy equipment operations. In winter, this role supervises grooming staff and oversees nightly mountain maintenance, including trail surfaces, building clearance, and lift access. In summer, the role supports mountain operations teams by operating heavy equipment and leading summer construction projects. This includes overseeing the safe operation of all Eldora-owned and rented heavy equipment, leading safety training, and monitoring equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: 

Operate heavy equipment at night in variable weather and snow conditions to create a safe and consistent riding surface.  

Oversee and guide operators nightly to complete the grooming flight plan set by the Grooming Manager.  

Communicate and delegate tasks, ensuring they are completed safely and efficiently.  

Complete all necessary documentation for each shift (grooming logs, safety, and incident forms).  

Work closely with the Grooming Manager to develop short-term and long-term goals for the resort.  

Collaborate with the Grooming Manager and Mountain Operations Director on grooming strategies and daily updates.  

Communicate with different mountain departments on necessary maintenance and events from night operations.  

Ensure equipment logs are filled out appropriately and maintain equipment cleanliness.  

Help open Nordic trails and help train staff in Nordic grooming operations, ensuring they are knowledgeable about equipment operation, safety protocols and grooming techniques.  

Oversee construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring safety compliance.  

Develop and lead heavy equipment training for new and experienced operators.  

Perform operational maintenance and inspections on equipment, making minor adjustments as needed.  

Sets the example to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests. 

All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests. 

Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.  

Other Duties as Assigned: 

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. 

This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.   

Specific Job Skills: 

Has valid US Driver’s License & must be 21 years old to operate company vehicles. 

Ability to meet company standards for MVR and Background check. 

Minimum 7 years experience operating heavy equipment including snowcats, front end loaders, excavators, backhoes, dozers etc.  

Minimum 5 years with supervisory or management experience. 

Previous experience dozing snow, opening and maintaining ski trails. 

Previous experience working on all types of construction sites. 

Physical Demands: 

Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing  

Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment  

Concentrated reading and writing  

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.   

Extended periods of outdoor exposure    

Extreme cold, extreme heat and sun exposure   

Variation in temperature from hot to cold  

Schedule: 

Non-Peak Days (M-F): 4PM - 2AM 

Peak Days (Sa/Sun/Holidays): 4PM - 2AM 

This schedule represents an average work week and is subject to change based on guest volume, operational needs, and weather conditions. 

Supervisory Duties:  

Oversee a team of 5-10 employees 

Responsible for: 

Hiring & terminations 

Scheduling and assigning work 

Training, disciplinary actions & performance reviews 

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $30 - $35 depending on experience.   

Benefits: This is a year-round position that includes an outstanding benefits package. Employees in this role are eligible to enroll in company medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and HSA plans. Additionally, life and disability insurance options are available. The benefits package also includes sick leave and vacation time as part of the PTO package. 

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.