Lead Snowmaker — Craft Epic Winters

Vail Resorts; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Free ski lessons

40% retail discounts

Housing availability

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Colorado is seeking Snowmakers for the winter season to operate snowmaking systems and contribute to a successful snow season. You will be part of a team delivering consistent snow quality and supporting daily operations in alpine conditions.

The role offers competitive pay, housing availability, and growth through our Epic Service training program, with perks like free passes and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience operating/maintaining heavy machinery; snowmaking experience preferred.
• Must be able to work outdoors in alpine environments.
• Flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate all transportation vehicles as per standard operating procedures.
• Understand and perform snowmaking quality checks.
• Lead day-to-day operations on the snowmaking team.
• Mentor and guide snowmaker teammates.
• Operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, and guns.
• Maintain snowmaking equipment and facilities as directed.
• Complete assigned tasks while unsupervised.

Skills

Driver's license

Fluent English

Tools

Snowmaking pumps

Compressors

Snowmaking guns

Heavy machinery

Job description

Vail Resorts in Colorado is seeking Snowmakers for the winter season to operate snowmaking systems and contribute to a successful snow season. You will be part of a team delivering consistent snow quality and supporting daily operations in alpine conditions.

The role offers competitive pay, housing availability, and growth through our Epic Service training program, with perks like free passes and employee discounts.