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Machine Operator — Snow Removal (Niseko) — Winter 2026/27

OpenSeasonalWinter 2026/27Posted 10 days ago

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Pay
¥1,800–¥2,300/hr
Employment
Seasonal
Season & start
Winter 2026/27
Role type
Other
Workplace language
Japanese + English
Japanese
Conversational
English
Basic
Visa support
available
Housing
Subsidized
Area
Niseko · Niseko Hirafu

About the role

Rhythm is hiring a Machine Operator for winter snow removal across its Niseko properties. You will clear snow from access roads, car parks and walkways around Rhythm's staff accommodation, warehouses and stores, plan the work around the weather, and look after the machines and vehicles, including inspections, fuelling and records. The contract runs December 2026 – March 2027. A heavy special vehicle licence and the construction-machinery operator course are required. Subsidised staff accommodation is available.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy snow-removal machinery and vehicles to clear and haul snow
  • Clear access roads, car parks and walkways at staff accommodation, warehouses and stores
  • Plan snow clearing around weather and snowfall
  • Daily maintenance, inspection and fuelling of machines and vehicles
  • Keep vehicle records, including shaken and insurance documents, and report incidents promptly
  • Share site conditions and work closely with the property team

Requirements

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Heavy special vehicle licence (大型特殊免許)
  • Completed the vehicle-type construction machinery operator course (leveling, transport, loading and excavation) with the relevant licence
  • Positive, energetic attitude

Benefits

  • Subsidised staff accommodation and housing assistance
  • Free snowsports or bike demos and store discounts
  • Staff social events and the Rhythm Wellness programme

Housing

Housing subsidized

Subsidised staff accommodation and housing assistance available.

How staff housing works in Niseko

Language & work eligibility

  • Workplace language: Japanese + English
  • Japanese: Conversational
  • English: Basic
  • Visa support available

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About the employer

Rhythm Japan

Rental Shop · Niseko Hirafu · From public information

Founded 2005 by Matthew Hampton and Mick Klima; acquired by Seattle-based evo in 2022 (retains its management team and Oyuki apparel brand). Employs 500+ winter staff in Niseko alone across rental/retail, fitting, warehouse, guest services, ski school and cafe, with subsidised staff accommodation and a subsidised winter lift pass.

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