Operator II, Snow Placement, Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; June Lake (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass for dependents

Discounts on rentals

401k with company match

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking seasonal Snowmaking and Snow Removal staff for June Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, CA. You will operate snow removal equipment and perform early-season snowmaking, often at night during storms, with training provided for the California Class B license.

Pay ranges from $24.84 to $29.51 per hour, offering flexible, weather-driven schedules and opportunities for raises based on hours and performance. Seasonal employment includes an employee pass and discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have California Commercial Driver's License or be eligible with relevant experience.
• Minimum age 19, license for at least 3 years, clean driving record in past 3 years.
• Safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for snow removal from roads and parking areas.
• Early season duties include snowmaking with snow guns, pumps, and snowmobiles.

Skills

Snow removal

Snowmaking

Heavy equipment operation

Safety minded

Flexible schedule

Tools

Snow plows

Loaders

Blowers

Snow guns

Snowcat

Job description

Seasonal

At June Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of June Lake, California.

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Hourly pay rate: $24.84 to $29.51

About the Position:

• Operate equipment for snow removal from roads and parking areas.
• Early season duties include snowmaking with snow guns, pumps, and snowmobiles, often in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements:

• Seasonal positions for snowmaking early in the season and snow removal from highways and facilities during winter.
• Use plow trucks, loaders, and blowers to clear snow, often working at night in storms with poor visibility.
• Flexible, weather-driven schedules with training in snowmaking and heavy equipment use. Training provided for California Class B license.
• Night work leaves daytime free. Work usually available until Easter, depending on weather and resort business levels.
• Pay scale advancement based on skills and abilities. Skills assessment after 120 operating hours may lead to a raise or promotion.
• Must have a California Commercial Driver's License or be eligible to acquire one with relevant experience. Minimum age of 19, with a license for at least three years, and a clean driving record for the past three years. No major violations in the last three years. This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to DOT drug regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.