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TOWN OF ALTA

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Location
ALTA, UT
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Job overview

The Town of Alta is seeking a shoveler to remove snow from town buildings and areas during fresh snow and prolonged storm cycles. Work includes priority clearing by 9 AM, rooftop snow removal as needed, and general upkeep. The role involves strenuous outdoor activity in extreme mountain weather, including lifting heavy snow and working at heights with security equipment provided by the Town. Training is provided.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Snow ShovelingSnow Blower OperationLifting and CarryingWorking at HeightsOral and Written CommunicationMaintaining Working RelationshipsWorking in Extreme WeatherPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Eligible to Work Legally in the United StatesTransportation for Canyon TravelEnglish CommunicationWeekend/Holiday AvailabilityUtah Criminal History Investigation

Full job description

Essential Functions: - Be available at 7:30 AM on days with fresh snow to do snow removal for the following buildings/areas: - Post Office Entryway and roof snow/overhead hazard (First priority by 9 AM) - Town Office/Alta Central and snow path from road (Second priority by 9 AM) - Recycling Dumpster Area - Town Truck - Our Lady of the Snows (patio, stairs, and side entrance) - Rooftop snow removal, as needed - General up-keep of the areas above may be necessary in addition to regular snow removal during prolonged storm cycles - Additional snow removal tasks as assigned Physical Requirements: - Ability to access an office in a mountain environment in extreme weather - Ability to tolerate extreme mountain weather including winter storms - Ability to stay standing or active during an entire shift - Ability to lift and carry objects of at least 50 pounds - Ability to lift, bend, stoop, crouch, push, and other strenuous activities such as walking in deep snow - Ability to shovel - lift heavy snow with shovel, push snow using a snow scoop - Ability to maneuver, move, and operate a snow blowerAbility to tolerate heights while working on roofs with security equipment provided by the Town. Training is provided. Qualifications: - Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work legally in the United States of America. - Transportation capable of travelling Little Cottonwood Canyon when 4x4 or chain restrictions are in effect. - Ability to maintain positive working relationships and use effective oral and written communication in English with supervisors, co-workers, professional peers, and the public - Ability to work weekends/holidays November through May - Because this position involves access to secure government facilities, applicants must submit to and pass a Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification criminal history investigation (to be completed after job offer).

How this job compares

Set against the 14,857 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$70–95K/yr654 salary ranges
  • Utah median$17–23/hr52 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 132 open Maintenance jobs in Utah and 14,857 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Utah
Experience
Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,927 postings).
Education
243 of the 14,857 open Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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