Roads Team Leader

, , New Zealand

Coronet Peak Ski Area, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand Req #208

Thursday, 7 March 2024

Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at aski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.

We are seeking to appoint a Team Leader to our Roads Department.

This is a full-time, fixed term position through to the end of the season.

The main purpose of this role is to support the Head of Department to coordinate all aspects of operations across the department. A key requirement of this role is also to be available each morning to assist with any relief driving or road opening requirements.

In the absence of the HOD, the Roads Team Leader will have full responsibility for departmental operations so having a comprehensive understanding of all department processes, policies, and standards will be key.

We are seeking someone who has the confidence to set standards and help to create a high performing culture across the department. As we strive for continual improvement, our Team Leader will be expected to read the manuals, ask questions and be proactive in building knowledge through the documentation supplied.

They will train and impart their knowledge to staff, recognise training needs and identify training pathways for the team. Our ideal candidate will embrace the leadership culture, look at our company holistically and make suggestions that will have a positive impact across our operations.

About the role

Loading the grit truck using the Merlo

Spreading grit on the access road before business hours of operation or when grit is necessary for increased traction on the access road. Safely negotiating 2 way traffic during grit spreading

Anticipating weather and the affect it will have on the road/ staffing and resource requirements.

Operate MAN snow plow to clear snow off access road. Work towards operation of Land cruiser snow plow and Mercedes snow plow

Assist on site diesel mechanics when required

Display safe driving practices and abide by specific grit truck and snow plow sign-off induction learnings at all times

Abide by specific merlo sign-off induction learnings at all times

Understand the hazards involved with operating heavy machinery and how to minimise risk

Effective communication with Carparks TL & crew to establish where grit may be required

Recover immobilised vehicles after loss of traction

Display safe driving practices and abide by specific vehicle recovery sign-off induction learnings at all times

Display safe driving practices and abide by specific light vehicle sign-off induction learnings at all times

Ensuring vehicle start-up checks are performed

Ensuring vehicles are kept clean and tidy

Reports any vehicle faults or damage to supervisor for immediate attention

Ensures essential roads operational items are kept in good, working order and are there for the next day i.e. chains, signage and towing equipment.

Using harrows to break up ice and bring grit up to the surface of the road to improve traction.

Understanding which road conditions require the use of harrows and/or brushes

Fastening harrows/ brushes to the vehicle and removing them in the correct place upon finish.

Operating harrows/ brushes safely within sign off parameters

Assisting with chain fitting, car parking, drop zone management or traffic management

Support Carparks TL when required

Set up chain bays accurately to the legal TMP

Follow Waka Kotahi requirements for working on a roading worksite

Follow chain fitting guidelines to safely and efficiently demonstrate chain fitting to guests.

Manage staff for breaks and well being

Set up the Drop Zone to effectively use the space

Safely and efficiently manage traffic and pedestrians

Communicate with HOD, Grit truck drivers, roads TL any conditions issues with the drop zone (icy) that may require grit, harrows etc

Understand and interpret the conditions on the ground. Shut the drop zone down to the public if required. Inform HOD, crew, SAM/ ASAM and admin

Assist HOD with “handy man” jobs around the base building

Direct contractors on site to Admin for H&S sign in and then to work site around building if instructed by HOD

Contact contractors from contacts list when HOD is on days off to get issues fixed within the buildings

Looks for opportunities to grow revenue and more importantly in this position - reducing costs.

Staff Training

Keep crew informed and engaged in workplace health and safety

Regular checking in with seniors and general crew

About you

Minimum 1 year in a leadership position,

Class two licence endorsement is required

“W” endorsements is required

Exceptional driving skills is preferred.

Basic computer skills

Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions Previous experience in managing people in a Health & Safety focused Workplace, ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Experience working in the ski industry would be ideal.

A mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance experience driving on snow and ice would be ideal

Forks licence would be an asset

STMS Qualification would be an asset

As Kaitiaki of the mountains we have an enduring commitment to our environment, people, and communities to ensure they benefit from our presence and as proud supporters of Winter Pride we’ve pledged to continue to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Uniform for all roles is provided (just bring your own base layers)

A few other reasons to join our Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt crew:

3 Peak winter season pass (Full Time crew)

Discounted day passes at other ski areas

Transport to/from mountains.

Fantastic wellbeing support for all staff

Nutritional hot crew meals each day (Discounted)

Discounts at many local eateries, bars, breweries and retail outlets

Discounts on mountain

Regularly organised social activities off mountain

Cool recognition programmes with prizes

Earn and learn – free ski lessons (Full Time crew)

Coronet Peak Ski Area, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand

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