Lead Snowmaker

Fast Company names Vail Resorts among the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Learn more here.Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime!Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to 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.Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you.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 BenefitsSki/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional developmentReferral ProgramService 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:Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.49 / hourShift & Schedule Availability: Full TimeSkill Level: AdvancedOther 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 proceduresUnderstand and teach proper snowmaking quality checksLead with day-to-day operationsMentor and guide snowmaker teammatesUnderstand and operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, manual and automated snowmaking gunsMaintain snowmaking equipment and buildings as directedAbility to complete assigned tasks while unsupervisedOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:Must be at least 18 years oldValid driver’s licensePrevious experience operating/maintaining heavy machinery; snowmaking experience preferredMust be able to communicate fluently in EnglishAbility to work outdoors in alpine environmentsAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekendsAbility to lift and carry up to 50lbsThe expected pay range is $22.00 - $25.49. 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 502737Reference Date: 07/15/2024Job Code Function: Snowmaking

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