Team Lead Snowmaker

 

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

 

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: 

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $27.05/hr  

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures 

• Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks 

• Responsible for accomplishing department objectives, training, organizing and motivating staff of different skill levels.  

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of staff which includes coaching, counseling and discipline.  

• Recognize skill and ability of your staff and delegate appropriately. 

• 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 $23.00/hr - $27.05/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

 

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