Elite Snow Cat Operator: Night Shift Groomer

Vail Resorts, Inc.; Mount Crested Butte (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets for F

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

Food discounts

Gear discounts

Mountain shuttles

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional de

Job summary

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter season 2026/27 for roles like Advanced Groomer.

The position focuses on creating and maintaining high-quality snow surfaces across ski trails and terrain parks, operating grooming machinery, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure optimal conditions for guests. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work night shifts in cold, snowy environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience operating heavy machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grooming Operations: operate snowcats and grooming equipment safely and efficiently.
• Execute grooming routes and patterns based on terrain layout and plans.
• Build and maintain terrain park features from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Terrain Park Leads to implement grooming plans.
• Perform daily maintenance and log grooming activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Teamwork

Graveyard shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Snowcats

Tractors

ATVs

Job description

Vail Resorts, Inc. is hiring for winter season 2026/27 for roles like Advanced Groomer.

The position focuses on creating and maintaining high-quality snow surfaces across ski trails and terrain parks, operating grooming machinery, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure optimal conditions for guests. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work night shifts in cold, snowy environments.