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: 

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:  

Housing: May Be Available 

Expected Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.99 / 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 operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, manual and automated snowmaking guns 

Responsible for accomplishing department objectives, training, organizing, and motivating staff of different skill levels.  

Recognize the skill and ability of your staff and delegate appropriately. 

Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff which includes coaching, counseling, and discipline.  

Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks 

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 $23.00 - $25.99. 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  502734
Reference Date: 07/15/2024 
Job Code Function: Snowmaking