Night-Shift Snowmaking Lead & Crew Chief

Summit at Snoqualmie; Snoqualmie Pass (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick time

Diversity in the workplace

Job summary

Summit at Snoqualmie seeks a Snowmaking Foreman/Lead to direct an on-hill crew, execute the daily snow plan, and train new snowmakers. You will be the primary liaison between the crew and the snow control room, leading in demanding overnight and adverse-weather shifts.

Located near Seattle at Snoqualmie Pass, the role combines hands-on snowmaking with leadership, safety, and clear communication to keep operations safe and productive, aligned with the mountains' plans.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of snowmaking experience.
• Proficient in Snowmaker III skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication ability.
• Experience training and supervising crew members.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and composed under adverse conditions and time pressure.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the snowmaking crew during assigned shift, ensuring safe and efficient operations
• Coordinate gun setups, shutdowns, relocations, and field maintenance tasks
• Supervise and authorize the use of snowmobiles, snowcats, lifts, and other heavy equipment
• Evaluate snow quality and terrain coverage, making field decisions to optimize output
• Perform all Snowmaker I, II, and III duties as needed
• Lead crew briefings, assign tasks, and monitor completion and safety throughout the shift
• Resolve crew conflicts calmly and professionally, escalating to the Manager when appropriate
• Train new Snowmaker I and II staff, ensuring safety protocol compliance from day one
• Coordinate cross-departmentally with grooming, patrol, terrain park and lift operations on trail openings

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety training

Job description

Summit at Snoqualmie seeks a Snowmaking Foreman/Lead to direct an on-hill crew, execute the daily snow plan, and train new snowmakers. You will be the primary liaison between the crew and the snow control room, leading in demanding overnight and adverse-weather shifts.

Located near Seattle at Snoqualmie Pass, the role combines hands-on snowmaking with leadership, safety, and clear communication to keep operations safe and productive, aligned with the mountains' plans.