Snowmaker

Love winter, don't mind the cold, and want to be part of the crew that literally builds the mountain? Our Snowmaking Team plays a critical role in getting the mountain ready for winter. While most people are sleeping, you'll be outside under the lights, working alongside a hardworking mountain operations crew to create and maintain the snow that makes our season possible. This is a hands-on, physically demanding position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, can handle changing conditions, and isn't afraid of long nights, cold temperatures, snowmobiles, hoses, snow guns, and a little frozen adventure. Typical Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM What You'll Do As a Snowmaker, you'll help set up, operate, monitor, maintain, and shut down snowmaking equipment throughout the mountain. Your responsibilities will include: Start up, operate, monitor, maintain, and shut down snowmaking equipment. Set up and move snow guns, hoses, and other snowmaking equipment as conditions change. Monitor weather, snowmaking conditions, and equipment throughout your shift. Identify and report equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or operational concerns to your supervisor. Work safely around pressurized water systems, mechanical equipment, snow, ice, and changing mountain conditions. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members in person and through two-way radio or telephone. Operate snowmobiles and ATVs as required. Travel across uneven, snowy, icy, and mountainous terrain. Work independently while remaining connected to the larger Snowmaking and Mountain Operations teams. Perform additional duties as needed to support snowmaking and mountain operations. What We're Looking For Successful Snowmakers are dependable, safety-minded, adaptable, and ready to work as part of a team. Required Ability to work overnight shifts, typically 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Ability to work a varied schedule that may include weekends and holidays. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm, problem-solve, and adapt when conditions or priorities change. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in winter weather. Willingness and ability to operate snowmobiles and ATVs as required. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a mountain operations team. Commitment to following established safety procedures and instructions. Preferred Previous experience working outdoors in harsh or winter weather conditions. Previous snowmaking or mountain operations experience. Experience operating a snowmobile or ATV. Ski area or resort experience. Familiarity with the ski and snowboard industry. New to snowmaking? Previous snowmaking experience is preferred but isn't the only thing that matters. If you're dependable, safety-focused, comfortable working outside, and ready to learn, we encourage you to apply. The Reality of the Job Snowmaking is rewarding, but it is not a traditional indoor job. You'll be working outside overnight in winter conditions. That can mean cold temperatures, wind, snow, ice, wet clothing, changing weather, heavy equipment, long shifts, and plenty of time on your feet. If you enjoy physical work, mountain environments, teamwork, and watching the results of your work take shape across the mountain, this can be an incredibly rewarding way to spend the winter season. Physical Requirements The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, employees may be required to: Walk or stand for 70% or more of a typical 12-hour shift. Walk across snow, ice, uneven terrain, steep slopes, and mountainous areas. Frequently bend, kneel, reach, climb, and crawl. Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift, push, or pull 100 pounds or more. Use hands and fingers to handle tools, hoses, equipment, and controls. Operate snowmobiles and ATVs. Ski or otherwise safely travel across mountain terrain when required. Talk, hear, see, and effectively communicate in changing outdoor conditions. Specific vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Equipment You May Use Snow guns Snowmaking hoses Snowmobiles ATVs Shovels Rakes Snow scoops Hand tools Two-way radios Telephones Other snowmaking and mountain operations equipment Working Conditions This position works primarily outdoors in a mountain environment. Employees may frequently encounter: Cold and extreme winter temperatures Snow, ice, wind, and wet conditions Uneven or steep terrain Moving mechanical equipment Snowmaking equipment and pressurized water systems Elevated or exposed areas Fumes or airborne particles Electrical equipment and associated hazards Rapidly changing weather and mountain conditions Safety is an essential part of every shift. Employees are expected to follow established procedures, use required personal protective equipment, communicate hazards, and make sound decisions in changing conditions. Come Build Winter With Us Snowmaking is one of the first teams on the mountain and one of the crews responsible for turning cold nights into skiable terrain. If you're ready for hard work, cold nights, a strong crew, and a winter job that's anything but ordinary, we'd love to hear from you. View job details Apply Now