Job Details

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Location : Honey Creek, IA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2025-067
Department: Conservation
Opening Date: 08/19/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

ANNOUNCEMENT & PURPOSE OF POSITION
Pottawattamie County Conservation is seeking enthusiastic and safety-conscious individuals to join our team as a Snowcat Operator for the upcoming ski season. This is a seasonal position that runs from December through March, or the duration of the ski season.

The Snowcat Operator is responsible for the safe operation and light maintenance of a snowcat to create quality snow surfaces for skiing and riding to support day-to-day operations and special events. Work will be performed in both team and individual settings and under but with limited supervision from the Outdoor Operations Coordinator.

Don't miss out on the adventures at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock this winter!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Groom terrain for skiing and riding

• Responsible for consistent grooming, creating clean lines on the slopes and effectivelycleaning up pattern discrepancies that result in crooked lines and/or turn marks

• Assist with moving snow in order to provide adequate snow coverage over skiable terrain
• Ability to maintain grooming standards including at night on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions
• Work closely and communicate with snow making team on snow conditions and timing of work performed
• Perform general maintenance of the snowcats and inform supervisors of any issues
• Ability to communicate, follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Ability to remain focused, organized, flexible, and detail-oriented
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and exercises caution when working
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as directed or as the situation dictates.

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of conservation programs and related fields are preferred

• General knowledge of heavy equipment and related components

• Adequate ability in the use of common hand tools and power equipment regularly utilized for large equipment and vehicle maintenance

• Demonstrated sound judgement in the safe and reliable operation of heavy equipment on steep, uneven terrain

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to multitask; ability to use strong interpersonal and customer service skills using tact, patience and courtesy; ability to pay close attention to detail and to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information

• Ability to make arithmetic computations; experience in the use of maintenance logs

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, Board members, supervisors, and the general public

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Experience operating heavy equipment including uneven terrain and at night, preferred