Experienced snow groomer/snowcat drivers
- Employment type
- Contract
- Workload
- 50–100%
- Location
- Mesocco
- Company
- San Bernardino Mountain Leisure SA, Cantonál 90d, 6565 S. Bernardino
- Languages
- Italian (fluent), German (intermediate)
- First posted
We are looking for experienced snow groomer/snowcat drivers for the upcoming winter season
Main Responsibilities:
- Preparation and maintenance of slopes: Driving state-of-the-art snow groomers for leveling, milling, and shaping the snow surface, in accordance with the safety standards of the resort.
- Winch operations on slopes: Execution of grooming work on high-gradient sections, strictly applying UFT technical prescriptions and Suva safety protocols for winch anchoring and use.
- Routine vehicle maintenance: Daily care, cleaning, and technical checks before and after the work shift, ensuring the correct completion and signing of the facility's official operating logs.
- Safety and danger reporting: Constant monitoring of the condition of the tracks and obligation to promptly report any anomalies, avalanche dangers, obstacles, or needs for slope closures to the Technical Manager (or their Deputy).
Required Qualifications and Regulatory Framework:
- Experience and qualifications: Proven and autonomous previous experience in driving snowcats in Alpine ski resorts.
- Legal authorizations (UFT / Suva): Possession of a regular driving license valid in Switzerland (Cat. B / C).
- Official training certificate for snow groomer drivers with winch, in accordance with safety directives for slope work.
- Psychophysical suitability: Perfect physical and mental fitness (fundamental requirement for the safe exercise of critical tasks), ability for prolonged concentration in conditions of low visibility or adverse weather.
- Flexibility and LDL Regulations: Absolute availability for shift work, predominantly at night, on weekends, and on public holidays. The planning of shifts and rest periods fully complies with the Federal Law on Labor Duration (LDL) in the transport sector.
- Language skills: Excellent knowledge of the Italian language to ensure correct radio communication and immediate understanding of safety instructions from the Operations Manager. Knowledge of German is a plus.
What we offer:
- Swiss seasonal employment contract in accordance with current federal regulations and the salary scales established by collective industry agreements.
- Hourly classification and allowances for night and holiday work regulated according to the law.
- Use of technologically advanced vehicles included in a certified maintenance plan.
Work period (indicative) 20.11.2026-15.07.2027
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Posted 4 days ago