Snow Cat Operator

2 months ago

Crested Butte, United States Vail Resorts Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

 

Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime
Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.  

 

As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to 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 experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you. 

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee 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, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary

As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing, and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state. 

 

Job Specifications

  • Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.04 / hour

  • Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time and Part Time 

    • Afternoon to midnight, midnight to morning. Weekdays, weekends, holidays. 

  • Skill Level: Entry  

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Safe operation of grooming equipment 

  • Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces 

  • Work collaboratively with others. 

  • Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines. 

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements

  • Valid driver's license with no restrictions 

  • Experience working with and operating heavy machinery 

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time 

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English 

  • Climb in and out of the machine safely 

 

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $22.04. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

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  502223
Reference Date: 07/11/2024 
Job Code Function: Grooming  

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