Plant Operator 12 Month Fixed-Term position vacant, with the view to permanency January 2025 start Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an Experience of a Lifetime to our guests and our employees. Join us today to reach your peak.
The perks start with a free lift pass, but as a Vail Resorts Australia employee, that's just the beginning. Think free group lessons with our qualified snowsports instructors, discounts at our food, rental and retail outlets, employee recognition programs, staff events, training, wellness programs and more!
Perisher is actively seeking an experienced Plant Operator for a year-round position, integral to the successful delivery of slopes works and capital programs. This role plays a vital part in supporting operations throughout both summer and winter seasons, employing proficient use of heavy machinery and vehicles for clearing roads and car parking areas. The primary objective is to engage in project works and general slope maintenance through the summer months, joining a seasonal department in winter where your experience as an operator is of greatest impact.
In this role, you will: Operate plant and equipment including cranes, loaders, bulldozers, telescopic material handlers, excavators, rock drills, rock crushers, tractors, forklifts and trucks as required. Ensure equipment is operated and tasks completed in line with regulations, codes of practice, SOPs and operating instructions. Maintain roads, site excavation, quarry work (rock crushing), snow clearing, building construction and maintenance. Clear snow from designated areas. Respond promptly to calls for snow and ice events. Conduct pre-shift inspections and maintenance on all vehicles and equipment. Perform basic maintenance and small repairs on vehicles and equipment as required. Operate a grooming machine in winter. To be considered for this role, you should have: Unrestricted Heavy Rigid licence. Certifications for earthmoving equipment including excavators and backhoes. Experience operating a range of heavy machinery including excavators. Understanding of snow, its conditions and its effect on equipment. Knowledge of, or experience in ski resort operations and the Alpine environment will be highly regarded. As part of our team, you will be expected to: Demonstrate our core Values - Have Fun, Be Inclusive, Be Safe, Do Good, Serve Others, Drive Value and Do Right. Demonstrate our core Leadership Competencies. Establish authentic relationships, building positive partnerships across the business. Provide an experience that creates a desire for our guests to return. At Vail Resorts Australia, one of our core values is Be Inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require assistance to apply, interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact us at .
Applications close at 11:59 P.M. on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
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