Zamboni Driver Jobs
Zamboni Driver jobs are open across professional hockey arenas, minor-league rinks, and recreational ice facilities, at every level from seasonal entry to full-time lead operator, with specializations in ice resurfacing, rink maintenance, and refrigeration upkeep. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Lakeville Arenas is accepting applications for Arenas Driver - Operations Lead Worker. This position is responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to arena ice surfaces, dasher board systems, resurfacing equipment, buildings, building systems, grounds, and grounds equipment, utilizing a variety of maintenance equipment and tools. Responsible to supervise the operations workers and other when supervisors and managers are absent.
This position is schedule to work up to 28 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Lakeville Arenas Locations
Lakeville Ames Arena
19900 Ipava Avenue
Lakeville Hasse Arena
8525 215th Street West
Position is open until filled.
Major Areas of Accountability
- Responsible for Arena Operations and supervising arena operations workers in absence of Arenas Supervisors and Managers.
- Perform resurfacing of the ice surfaces between user groups ice times in a safe manner, while monitoring ice conditions and adjusting machine settings as needed to ensure the best possible ice surface for customers.
- Perform daily ice maintenance to the ice surface to include edging and chiseling the ice along the boards, shaving and building ice thickness to maintain a consistent thickness throughout the entire rink surface that is safe for skaters and minimizes energy consumption to maintain.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on resurfacing machines and equipment to include performing inspections, changing blades, greasing, watering batteries, replacing worn parts, washing and waxing of machines, charging batteries, and documenting maintenance and repairs as completed.
- Perform inspections and record readings and conditions for ice thickness and conditions, ice plant settings and readings, dasher and rink glass conditions, water treatment systems, building systems, facility cleanliness, AED’s, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, air quality testing, and building management systems.
- Perform other operations duties including assisting customers, operating and selling concessions, skate sharpening, renting skates, selling pro shop supplies, game operations, selling ice rentals, monitoring public activities, security, stocking products, taking inventory, assigning locker rooms, answering phones, printing schedules, and taking payments.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs including but not limited to buildings, dasher boards & glass systems, roof repair, electrical, plumbing, heating, carpentry, painting, winterizing and vandalism repair.
- Perform grounds maintenance and repairs involving mowing, trimming, weed control, seeding, sodding, irrigation, mulching, trash collection, shoveling snow, salting sidewalks, sweeping sidewalks, power washing surfaces, snow, salting, and other work as needed.
- Have the availability to assist with medical emergencies, take control of situations, and complete necessary reports as required.
- Perform other maintenance and minor repairs on other equipment such as concessions equipment, floor scrubbers, rubber flooring, signs, bleachers, benches, lawn mowers, snow blowers, small grounds equipment such as trimmers and blowers, and vehicles.
- May operate any of the following equipment:
- Electric Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
- Electric Ice edger
- Floor Scrubber
- Arial Lift Equipment
- Single axle pickup truck and trailer
- Riding mower with sweeper attachment
- Snow blower
- Skid Steer
- Provide excellent customer service by welcoming, engaging, and assisting customers and visitors, responding to customer complaints and concerns in a calm, professional and respectful manner, maintaining and promoting good relationships between co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Comply with policies and procedures regarding uniforms, personal hygiene, and portraying a professional and identifiable appearance for customers.
- Comply with and implement all safety rules, regulations and practices including wearing appropriate safety equipment as required to protect the employee, co-workers and the public.
- Participate in educational classes or seminars as requested by the city.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Mechanical aptitude desirable.
- Ability to perform all essential position functions including equipment operation commonly encountered in arena maintenance operations.
- Ability to perform sustained physical work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds on a regular basis.
- Have general knowledge of technology and devices such as phones, iPads and computers.
- Ability to communicate and engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner and remain calm and composed in difficult situations with upset or angry customers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver’s license or be able to retain one within six (6) months of employment.
- Ability to take a leadership role in the absence of supervisors and managers.
Position
Lakeville Arenas is accepting applications for Arenas Driver - Operations Lead Worker. This position is responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs to arena ice surfaces, dasher board systems, resurfacing equipment, buildings, building systems, grounds, and grounds equipment, utilizing a variety of maintenance equipment and tools. Responsible to supervise the operations workers and other when supervisors and managers are absent.
This position is schedule to work up to 28 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Lakeville Arenas Locations
Lakeville Ames Arena
19900 Ipava Avenue
Lakeville Hasse Arena
8525 215th Street West
Position is open until filled.
Major Areas of Accountability
- Responsible for Arena Operations and supervising arena operations workers in absence of Arenas Supervisors and Managers.
- Perform resurfacing of the ice surfaces between user groups ice times in a safe manner, while monitoring ice conditions and adjusting machine settings as needed to ensure the best possible ice surface for customers.
- Perform daily ice maintenance to the ice surface to include edging and chiseling the ice along the boards, shaving and building ice thickness to maintain a consistent thickness throughout the entire rink surface that is safe for skaters and minimizes energy consumption to maintain.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on resurfacing machines and equipment to include performing inspections, changing blades, greasing, watering batteries, replacing worn parts, washing and waxing of machines, charging batteries, and documenting maintenance and repairs as completed.
- Perform inspections and record readings and conditions for ice thickness and conditions, ice plant settings and readings, dasher and rink glass conditions, water treatment systems, building systems, facility cleanliness, AED’s, fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, air quality testing, and building management systems.
- Perform other operations duties including assisting customers, operating and selling concessions, skate sharpening, renting skates, selling pro shop supplies, game operations, selling ice rentals, monitoring public activities, security, stocking products, taking inventory, assigning locker rooms, answering phones, printing schedules, and taking payments.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs including but not limited to buildings, dasher boards & glass systems, roof repair, electrical, plumbing, heating, carpentry, painting, winterizing and vandalism repair.
- Perform grounds maintenance and repairs involving mowing, trimming, weed control, seeding, sodding, irrigation, mulching, trash collection, shoveling snow, salting sidewalks, sweeping sidewalks, power washing surfaces, snow, salting, and other work as needed.
- Have the availability to assist with medical emergencies, take control of situations, and complete necessary reports as required.
- Perform other maintenance and minor repairs on other equipment such as concessions equipment, floor scrubbers, rubber flooring, signs, bleachers, benches, lawn mowers, snow blowers, small grounds equipment such as trimmers and blowers, and vehicles.
- May operate any of the following equipment:
- Electric Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
- Electric Ice edger
- Floor Scrubber
- Arial Lift Equipment
- Single axle pickup truck and trailer
- Riding mower with sweeper attachment
- Snow blower
- Skid Steer
- Provide excellent customer service by welcoming, engaging, and assisting customers and visitors, responding to customer complaints and concerns in a calm, professional and respectful manner, maintaining and promoting good relationships between co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Comply with policies and procedures regarding uniforms, personal hygiene, and portraying a professional and identifiable appearance for customers.
- Comply with and implement all safety rules, regulations and practices including wearing appropriate safety equipment as required to protect the employee, co-workers and the public.
- Participate in educational classes or seminars as requested by the city.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Mechanical aptitude desirable.
- Ability to perform all essential position functions including equipment operation commonly encountered in arena maintenance operations.
- Ability to perform sustained physical work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds on a regular basis.
- Have general knowledge of technology and devices such as phones, iPads and computers.
- Ability to communicate and engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner and remain calm and composed in difficult situations with upset or angry customers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a valid driver’s license or be able to retain one within six (6) months of employment.
- Ability to take a leadership role in the absence of supervisors and managers.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in zamboni driver jobs.
- Proven experience operating a Zamboni or Olympia ice resurfacing machine
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to work early morning, late night, and weekend shifts
- Basic mechanical aptitude for routine maintenance and blade sharpening
- Physical ability to lift equipment and work in cold rink environments
- Strong reliability and punctuality given tight ice schedule turnaround times
Tips for Your Zamboni Driver Job Search
List every machine model you've operated
Rink managers screen for specific Zamboni models and brands like Olympia. Name each machine by model in your resume's skills section so hiring coordinators can match your experience to their equipment without guessing.
Highlight your refrigeration and maintenance experience
Many postings expect operators to handle basic refrigeration checks, blade changes, and water temperature adjustments. Call these out in your work history with specific tasks, not just the job title, to stand out from candidates who list only driving duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists zamboni driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings tied to seasonal schedules
Rink hiring peaks before fall league seasons and winter programs. Search for openings in late summer and early fall, when arenas staff up fast and postings close quickly. Applying in that window puts you ahead of the late rush.
Prepare for a hands-on skills demonstration
Many rink operators ask candidates to resurface a sheet of ice during the interview. Practice your edge technique, water layering, and corner turns beforehand so you can perform confidently under observation rather than narrating past experience.
Follow up with the rink manager directly
Ice rink hiring is often informal, with decisions made by the facility manager rather than an HR department. A brief, polite follow-up call or email a few days after applying signals genuine interest and keeps your application from getting buried.
Zamboni Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most zamboni drivers?
The companies hiring the most zamboni drivers right now include Children's Health StarCenters, Legends Global, and Revolution Ice Gardens, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are split between professional sports organizations, municipal recreation departments, and privately operated skating centers.
How many zamboni driver jobs are remote?
About 0% of zamboni driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most duties require a physical presence on the ice. Administrative or scheduling roles attached to rink operations are the most likely to offer any flexible work arrangement.
How do you become a zamboni driver?
Start by getting hands-on experience at a local ice rink, often through a facilities crew or rink attendant role that exposes you to resurfacing operations. Learn to operate both Zamboni and Olympia machines, ask to handle minor maintenance tasks like blade changes, and earn a valid driver's license. Many operators hire internally, so starting in any rink support role puts you close to the opportunity.
Can you get hired as a zamboni driver with no experience?
Yes, some smaller recreational rinks and municipal facilities hire entry-level operators and train on the job, especially for overnight or early-morning shifts that are harder to fill. Demonstrating mechanical comfort, reliability, and a willingness to work non-standard hours can outweigh a lack of direct resurfacing experience when applying to those postings.
What does the zamboni driver interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a brief conversation about your mechanical background and availability for early-morning or late-night shifts. Larger arenas may add a background check and a drug screen. Many rinks then ask you to operate the machine on an actual sheet of ice so the rink manager can assess your edge work, water coverage, and corner technique before making a decision.
Where can I find and apply to zamboni driver jobs?
You can find and apply to zamboni driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from rinks and arenas across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your availability and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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