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Snow Cat Operator

@ Vail Resorts

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Whistler, British Columbia

$20–$23/hr
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Overview

Vail Resorts is hiring a Snow Cat Operator for the 2026/2027 winter season, full time, at $20.00 to $23.00 per hour. The work is grooming ski trails and surfaces at night with heavy snow grooming equipment, with housing available. The posting states a valid driver's licence with no restrictions and prior experience operating heavy machinery.

Pay:

$20–$23 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Safe operation of grooming equipment
  • Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces
  • Work collaboratively with others
  • Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance and cleaning of machines
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements summary:

  • Valid driver's licence with no restrictions
  • Experience operating heavy machinery
  • Ability to sit for extended periods
  • Fluent English
  • Climb in and out of the machine safely

Tools & skills

snow cat

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionEmployee assistanceWellnessEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovernight
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Vehicle
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedEmployee discount, Wellness, Free or discounted meals, Paid training

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Vail Resorts

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(NYSE: MTN) Experience of a Lifetime.

Full company description

Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). ​ We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. In addition to our 42 resorts in four countries, our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. ​ Interested in joining our team? Come work and play in the mountains! Discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with free ski pass(es), free ski/snowboard lessons, a 40% retail discount, and much more. Receive $20/hr starting wage, health/wellness benefits, and training through our Epic Service development experience. Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means building lifelong connections with people from around the world.​ Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.

LinkedIn followers
131,920
People associated on LinkedIn
9,465
Reported office locations
  • 390 Interlocken Cres., Broomfield, CO 80021, US
Business categories
  • Resorts
  • Finance
  • Leisure
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Tourism
  • Travel
Other recorded names
  • Vail Resorts
Specialties
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Mountain
  • Desitination Based Travel
  • Guest Service
  • Ski Resorts
  • Operations
  • Food & Beverage
  • Lodging
  • Guest Experience
  • Leadership Development
  • and Sustainability
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
1,100,000,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

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Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersBroomfield, CO
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesHospitalityRetailTransportationMountainDesitination Based TravelGuest ServiceSki ResortsOperationsFood & BeverageLodging
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Job description

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 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.

Job 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
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry! Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing, and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

Safe operation of grooming equipment

Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces

Work collaboratively with others.

Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Valid driver's license with no restrictions

Experience working with and operating heavy machinery

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to communicate fluently in English

Climb in and out of the machine safely

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.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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 516592
Reference Date: 08/11/2026
Job Code Function: Grooming

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