Snow Cat Operator – Housing Available

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Seasonal Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (after eligible employees work 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

As of Nov. 15, 2021, Vail Resorts will be requiring all employees across North America to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Job Specifications

• Skill Level: Entry
• Starting Wage: As of October 2022, all minimum wages will be $20 an hour.
• Shift Availability: Full Time – Midnight Shift 7 days on 7 days off.
• Housing: Accepting applications

Are you interested in kicking off your winter season earlier and being a part of our world-class trail grooming operation?  If you enjoy the mountains, working independently within a team, and you are an experienced heavy equipment operator, farm equipment, or driving large machinery, this is the career for you! 

 

Job Duties

• High safety responsibility and sensibility to maintain a safe snowcat operation, as well as safety of employees, guests and self
• Maintain mountain skiing and snowboarding surfaces to finest level possible
• Ability to learn how to operate slope grooming equipment and basic mountain operations
• Minimize down time through basic preventative maintenance, cleanliness and up-keep of machine
• Maintain good working relationships and communicating work instructions with co-workers
• Receive daily working instructions from Advanced Operators, Specialists, Lead Hands and Supervisors
• Daily communication with fleet maintenance shop concerning mechanical problems
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions - required
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check - required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to shovel snow
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Able to climb on and off vehicles frequently
• Able to sit for extended periods of time while operating the snowcat

The budgeted range starts at [[otherCompensation]]. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 442767