Eaglecrest SnowCat Operator
City of Santa Fe Springs
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Job summary
Eaglecrest Ski Area is seeking a Snowcat Operator for the 2026/2027 winter season. The role involves joining a small grooming crew and operating a snowcat to prepare slopes nightly, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.
A valid driver's license is required; prior snowcat experience is preferred. You’ll work in a crew of 2–3, often in fresh snow, and may face long hours, weekends, and adverse weather. Perks include free ski rentals and a season pass.
Qualifications
- SnowCat grooming experience or heavy equipment operating experience desirable but not required.
- Valid driver’s license required for appointment and continued employment.
- Must be able to climb and have no fear of working in high places.
- Must have good guest service skills; schedules include long hours, weekends and holidays; able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Groom 20 to 25 trails on a nightly basis.
- Groom 10 kilometers of Nordic trails for classic and skate skiing.
- Operate a snowcat in varying snow conditions.
- Work with the lead groomer to ensure a safe and high‑quality riding experience.
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Job description
Eaglecrest Ski Area is looking to hire a snowcat operator to complete the 2026/2027 winter season.
We are looking for an experienced skier or snowboarder ideally with previous snowcat or heavy machinery operating experience join our grooming team. The ideal candidate will be able to take direction from the lead groomer and work as a team player to shape the slopes to provide the best possible riding experience for our diverse client base.
You will be working as a part of a small two-to-three-person crew to groom the mountain on a nightly basis. Eaglecrest has a very passionate culture of skiers and snowboarders that will greatly appreciate your attention to detail and will share their praise with you for your efforts. You will often be grooming in fresh snow and driving a blizzard like conditions as Eaglecrest can be known to receive fresh snow daily for 50 days in a row. You will receive free ski or snowboard rentals, free group lessons when available, discounts in the retail shop, repair shop and the cafeteria. You will also receive a free season pass to access the chairlifts.
You will be working midnight 12:00am to 8:30am Tuesday through Saturday night to prepare the slopes for ski area operations on Wednesday through Sunday. You will start your day at the Eaglecrest Maintenance Shop.
Eaglecrest is 640 acres of very diverse terrain with a vertical drop of 1620 vertical feet. The grooming team will typically groom 20 to 25 trails on a nightly basis along with 10 kilometers of Nordic Ski Trails for classic and skate skiing. The alpine trails are very diverse with complex fall lines and challenging snow texture. Being that Juneau and Eaglecrest is in a Coastal Rain Forest the snow conditions are likely to very dramatically day to day from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Average annual snowfall is 320 inches with a record of 640 inches. Eaglecrest is known for getting small repetitive snowfall on a daily basis and can also have times where you will be grooming wet saturated snow.
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A valid Driver’s license at time of appointment and for continued employment.
SnowCat grooming experience or heavy equipment operating experience or experience maintaining heavy equipment is desirable but not required.
Must be able to climb and have no fear of working in high places. Must have good guest service skills; be able to work a schedule which includes long hours, weekends and holidays; and be able to function well in adverse weather conditions.
Hiring Manager: Burke Bohnsack
Phone Number: 907-790-2000 Ext 4312
Email: Burke.Bohnsack@skieaglecrest.com
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work. Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits – City and Borough of Juneau
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau’s Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
- Thirteen paid holidays a year
- Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
- Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program – City and Borough of Juneau.
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