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Lead Snowmaker

Vail Resorts · Champion, PA · 1 mo ago
Manufacturing$23–$30.61/hrFull-time

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.

Job Summary

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for, 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

  • Starting Wage: $23.00/hr – $30.61/hr
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: Yes

Responsibilities

  • Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures
  • Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks
  • Lead with day-to-day operations
  • Mentor and guide snowmaker teammates
  • 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

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

Benefits

  • 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

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr – $30.61/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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