Experienced Snowmaker - Housing May Be Avail

Vail Resorts
US - Vermont - Ludlow
November 6, 2024

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 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 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 (***/hrportal?id=knowledge&sys_id=4a491bcbdb8b6b0091bb929adb9619fe)

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: $23.25 - $25.25 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

Skill Level: Intermediate

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 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 $23.25 - $25.25. 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 503608

Reference Date: 07/19/2024

Job Code Function: Snowmaking

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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