Lift Operators
Afriski Mountain Resort invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of Snow and Lift Operators at its site at Mahlasela Pass.
Job Responsibilities
You will:
- Follow routines and checks on Snowmaking / Slope teams during and after completion of training.
- Participate in Ski doo Training if required.
- Will participate in First aid training if required.
- Use equipment to correct safety standards and operate machines with care.
- Have an understanding of dangers involved with snowmaking and equipment.
- Use PPE to correct safety standards.
- Fill in snowmaking logs when on shift.
- Follow and complete routines in control tower and slopes.
- Swing or grave yard member on snowmaking shifts.
- Attend snowmakers meeting at shift start times or at change overs.
- Provide feedback to Martin Schultz on equipment faults and issues.
- Provide feedback when Head Snowmaker requires information regarding equipment.
- If required, be stationed at Top Slope Pump House then will check pump every 15 minutes and provide radio feedback every 15 minutes.
- Do hourly gun run checks.
- Participate in the monitoring of pumphouse duties including Top Slope Pump station.
- Follow radio code training and usage along with all snowmaking staff.
Requirements:
- Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and at least 1 African language.
- Good hearing. Must be prepared to undergo a hearing test on request.
- Good listening skills to understand and carry out instructions correctly and accurately.
- Ability to carry out work per standards and routines.
- Ability to perform in cold weather.
- Vibrant and friendly personality.
- Ability to multi-task and to meet deadlines. Willing and able to work overtime when required.
- Smart, clean and neat personal presentation.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Honest, reliable, conscientious, responsible and disciplined, and to keep team moral high at all times.