An ice-rink technician who operates ice resurfacing machines between periods of skating events and hockey games.
What Zamboni drivers do
Zamboni drivers resurface ice during breaks in skating sessions and hockey games, shaving the top layer with a blade, vacuuming snow, and laying down a thin film of hot water that freezes into a fresh sheet. They also patch cracks and monitor ice thickness.
Training path
The role is learned on the job under an experienced rink operator. Many drivers earn certifications from the Ice Skating Institute or the Serving the American Rinks program in refrigeration, sharpening, and rink maintenance.
Work setting
Employers include municipal ice arenas, college and professional hockey teams, figure-skating clubs, and curling clubs. Shifts revolve around event schedules, with weekend tournaments and late-night ice cuts common.
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