Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

　　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 experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

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

　　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, and mountain shuttles

　　401(k) Retirement Plan

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Excellent training and professional development

　　Referral Program

　　Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

　　Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

　　Free ski passes for dependents

　　Critical Illness and Accident plans

　　Job Summary

　　Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snowmakers are no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the manufactured snow production, Snowmakers are creative and tech savvy professionals laying the groundwork for an epic snow season.

　　Job Specifications:

　　Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $25.49 / hour

　　Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

　　Skill Level: Advanced

　　Other Specifics: Snowmakers operate at high elevations on the mountain in varied terrain and all-weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position candidates must be able to navigate mountain conditions through various means of transportation including hiking, skis, snowboards, and various other vehicles.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures

　　Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks

　　Assist snowmaking lead with day-to-day operations

　　Understand and operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, manual and automated snowmaking guns

　　Maintain snowmaking equipment and buildings as directed

　　Ability to complete assigned tasks while unsupervised

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Job Requirements:

　　Must be at least 18 years old

　　Valid driver’s license

　　Previous experience operating/maintaining heavy machinery; snowmaking experience preferred

　　Must be able to communicate fluently in English

　　Ability to work outdoors in alpine environments

　　Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends

　　Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

　　The expected pay range is $22.00 - $25.49. 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 496481

　　Reference Date: 07/13/2023

　　Job Code Function: Snowmaking