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

　　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

　　Skill Level: Entry

　　Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time & Part Time - Afternoon to midnight, midnight to morning. Weekdays, weekends, holidays.

　　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 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 499790

　　Reference Date: 01/22/2024

　　Job Code Function: Grooming