The Excavator Operator role is a diverse outdoor position where you’ll be working within the Trail Crew team focused on the maintenance of existing and future infrastructure including but not limited to, pipeline laying, MTB tracks and features, summer walking tracks, lift stations/huts, and snowmaking infrastructure. This position also includes summer maintenance of winter trails and duties will often vary depending on work priorities.

Perks

Team member perks – 50% off bring a friend vouchers
Staff pass to access the mountain, TLC & perks for $10 donation to EVT's charities
Discounted retail and seasonal rental packages
Discounted Snowsports and mountain biking lessons
Access to our Thredbo Leisure Centre, tennis and golf course
Half price accommodation at Rydges, QT and more
20% - 50% off at our food and beverage venues
$2 Tickets at Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas

If You’re Up For An Exciting Opportunity To

Safely and competently operate a digger
Monitor the operating performance of vehicles in your charge
Understand and facilitate Machine pre-start checks and procedures, and assist with any other general maintenance that may be required
Safeguard against fuel spills or any environment contamination
On occasion assist with general duties required in the day-to-day operation of resort facilities including; painting, shovelling, raking, hammering, carrying rocks, scrub and tree removal as well as installing, signage, conduit and wooden stakes.

Experience And Skills

Experience in operating diggers
Ability to/or learn to operate a variety of diggers - (1.5,14,30 Tonnes)
Valid driver’s licence
Previous experience in MTB Trail Building desirable

Work, live and play in the mountains!

Thredbo offers a wide range of roles to suit everyone plus plenty of opportunities to grow and build your career. Joining our team means you become a part of EVT, one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. Your time at Thredbo could easily lead to a lifelong career with possible opportunities across the EVT brands spanning Entertainment, Ventures and Travel.

The ultimate experience, working for Thredbo unlocks a mountain of adventures including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking and more. By joining the community and living in the Snowy Mountains, you'll meet lots of like-minded people who love the outdoors as much as you do and make long-lasting memories while you're at it. Our team is diverse, dynamic and inclusive, so you're sure to find your people and be accepted for who you are here.

On top of scoring an awesome job and a once-in-a-lifetime experience, joining the Thredbo team comes with some serious perks! In Thredbo, you'll receive a staff season pass, gym and pool access and lots of in-resort discounts, and through EVT, you'll also receive a wide range of discounts on hotel stays, cinemas, food and more.

Through our shared passion of the mountains, our team is committed to preserving, protecting, and prioritising our unique alpine environment. We take pride in our long list of environmental initiatives and embrace the opportunity to lead our industry and our community towards a more sustainable future, today. This includes Thredbo’s Gold certification through EarthCheck three years running, a first for an Australian snow resort. EarthCheck is the world’s leading environmental certification and benchmarking program for the travel and tourism industry. The recognition makes Thredbo a leader of sustainable tourism destinations worldwide certified to the internationally recognised EarthCheck Destination Standard. https://www.thredbo.com.au/about-thredbo/environment/

If you're ready for your next adventure, apply now to join our team!

Applications are being assessed as they are received so we recommend applying as quickly as possible to avoid missing out.

International applicants must be eligible to obtain their own visa with valid work rights in Australia. For information, please visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/.

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Thredbo – Excavator Operator – Summer 24/25