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 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.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Job 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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) Free ski passes for dependents Critical Illness and Accident plans 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: $22.00 - $23.76 / hour Shift & Schedule Availability:?Full Time Skill Level: Intermediate Job 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
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 $22.00 - $23.76. 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 501231 Reference Date: 04/12/2024
Job Code Function: Snowmaking
