Snowmaking Gunrunner - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full Time

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
• To rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
• APEX-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Free regional bus pass

Position Summary

If you really like working outdoors and want to help ensure a long season for Steamboat Ski & Resort, please consider joining the Snowmaking team!

Essential Duties

Responsible for positioning equipment and monitoring machine-made snow
Job requires working outdoors in extreme cold, wind, snow, wet, night time and uneven terrain
Lifting, dragging heavy hoses and snow guns, snowmobiles, and snow shoveling
Use of snowmobiles as transportation in adverse weather and terrain
Hearing test required post job offer
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of previous work history/education required
• Operate a snowmobile under adverse weather and terrain conditions
• One-year snowmaking experience preferred
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Days worked are: 4 days on and 3 days off alternating with 3 days on and 4 days off the next week
• Each shift is 12 hour shifts
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Service Excellence standards
• Must be able to start by Tuesday October 20, 2026

Physical Requirements

• Must be minimum 18 years of age
• Frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Walk, bend over and move equipment on steep and uneven terrain
• Withstand extreme cold and wet weather conditions
• Employee must ski or snowboard at a minimum intermediate level
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet insurability standards