Lead Snowmaker
Vail ResortsAbout the role
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:
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Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr
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Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
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Shift Type: Full Time hours available
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Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
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Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
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Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures
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Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks
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Lead with day-to-day operations
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Mentor and guide snowmaker teammates
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Understand and operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, manual and automated snowmaking guns
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Maintain snowmaking equipment and buildings as directed
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Ability to complete assigned tasks while unsupervised
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Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
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Valid driver’s license
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Previous experience operating/maintaining heavy machinery; snowmaking experience preferred
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Must be able to communicate fluently in English
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Ability to work outdoors in alpine enviro
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