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 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 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 Snowmaker, you will brave the elements and help build out the mountain for the skiing guest. Snowmaking is a physically demanding and exciting job. Work with some of the most fascinating equipment on the mountain, and make it snow! 

  

Job Specifications: 

Outlet: Laurel Mountain 

Housing: May Be Available

Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.04 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

Day, Swing, or Grave shifts possible. Weekdays, weekends, holidays. 

Skill Level: Entry Level 

  

Job Responsibilities: 

Operate all snowmaking equipment in a safe and efficient manner 

Operate all vehicles, including snowmobiles, in a safe and efficient manner 

Perform basic snowmaking equipment maintenance 

Work on the production of snow to create the best skiing surface for our guests. 

Other duties as assigned 

  

Job Requirements: 

Valid driver's license with no restrictions 

Must be able to communicate fluently in English 

Able to lift & carry up to 50 lbs. 

Basic hand tool knowledge and skill 

Able to work extended hours outdoors in an alpine environment 

 

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  504677
Reference Date: 09/03/2024 
Job Code Function: Snowmaking