Lead Snowmaker & Mentor for Epic Snow Season

Vail Resorts; Boswell (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski pass(es)

Employee discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring Snowmakers for winter seasonal 2026/2027. Starting wage ranges from $23.00 to $30.61 per hour, with full-time hours available during the winter season. The roles require heavy lifting, outdoor alpine work, and the ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities include operating snowmaking equipment, supervising day-to-day operations, mentoring teammates, and ensuring quality checks. Benefits include free passes, discounts, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to work outdoors in alpine environments.
• Flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate all transportation vehicles as per standard operating procedures.
• Understand and teach proper snowmaking quality checks.
• Lead with day-to-day operations.
• Mentor and guide snowmaker teammates.
• Understand and operate snowmaking pumps, compressors, manual and automated snowmaking guns.
• Maintain snowmaking equipment and buildings as directed.
• Complete assigned tasks while unsupervised.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Outdoor work

Flexible schedule

Physical strength

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring Snowmakers for winter seasonal 2026/2027. Starting wage ranges from $23.00 to $30.61 per hour, with full-time hours available during the winter season. The roles require heavy lifting, outdoor alpine work, and the ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities include operating snowmaking equipment, supervising day-to-day operations, mentoring teammates, and ensuring quality checks. Benefits include free passes, discounts, and training opportunities.