Advanced Snowmaker
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.
Benefits
- Free ski/snowboard passes for employees
- Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- Free ski and snowboard lessons
- 40% retail discounts
- Discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development through Epic Service
- Referral Program
About the role
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.
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
- Complete assigned tasks while unsupervised
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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
- Minimum age: 18 years
Pay
Starting wage: $25.25/hr - $30.61/hr. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Schedule
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Part Time hours available
Housing is not provided for this position.