Overnight Groomer '25/'26 at Altera

Warren, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Ski Resort, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record
  • Willing to work second shift (11:30pm-8am), with potential for long hours at night (4pm-12am or 11:30pm-8am) and longer shifts during holidays, snowfall, or thaw/freeze cycles
  • Able to work in all kinds of winter weather conditions and darkness
  • Relevant equipment operation experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations is helpful (experience is a plus but will train the right person)

Responsibilities

  • Operation of a snow groomer, following safe practices and procedures and following nightly snow plan
  • Perform daily maintenance and inspection of equipment prior to and post-operation
  • Maintain a clean machine
  • Recognition of equipment failure or malfunction
  • Prepare nightly records of trails groomed and equipment checks performed
  • Changing of implements
  • Assisting other departments as needed with transport of staff and materials
  • Following safe grooming practices
  • Familiarizing yourself with terrain changes and snow patterns
  • Grooming ski trails involving flattening, snow placement, tilling, and compacting depending on conditions

Skills

Snow Groomer Operation
Equipment Maintenance
Trail Grooming
Snow Placement
Snow Tilling
Snow Compacting
Safety Practices

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$10.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Priest-led cults in Altera's Minecraft simulation may cause ethical concerns.
Managing 1,000 autonomous AI agents poses safety and ethical challenges.
Creating believable digital humans may lead to misuse in deceptive AI applications.

Differentiation

Altera specializes in digital human agents with traits like empathy and friendship.
Their first product offers a unique Minecraft experience with interactive AI agents.
Altera's focus on human-like AI agents sets them apart in the AI sector.

Upsides

Altera raised $9M in May 2024, showing strong investor confidence.
AI-driven gaming experiences are gaining popularity, benefiting Altera's Minecraft product.
The rise of AI companions in mental health indicates a market for empathetic agents.

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