Epic Snowmaker: Hands-On Snow Production & Ops Tech

Vail Resorts; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Discounts on lodging

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter seasonal Snowmaker roles in the mountains. Starting wage is $25.25/hr to $30.61/hr with both full-time and part-time hours available during the 2026/2027 season. Employment is winter seasonal, with housing available.

Responsibilities include operating transportation vehicles, enforcing snowmaking quality checks, assisting the snowmaking lead, and maintaining equipment. English fluency and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience operating/maintaining heavy machinery; snowmaking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate all transportation vehicles as per the standard operating procedures.
• Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks.
• Assist snowmaking lead with day-to-day operations.
• Understand and operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, manual and automated snowmaking guns.
• Maintain snowmaking equipment and buildings as directed.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks while unsupervised.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Outdoor work ability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring for winter seasonal Snowmaker roles in the mountains. Starting wage is $25.25/hr to $30.61/hr with both full-time and part-time hours available during the 2026/2027 season. Employment is winter seasonal, with housing available.

Responsibilities include operating transportation vehicles, enforcing snowmaking quality checks, assisting the snowmaking lead, and maintaining equipment. English fluency and a valid driver’s license are required.