Park Cat Operator

Mammoth Mountain; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing for dependents

Ski passes at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discounts

401k with company match

Background check required

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking a Seasonal Terrain Park Snow Cat Operator to join our mountain crew in Mammoth Lakes, California. You will operate a Snow Cat to build, repair, and maintain park features, ensuring safety and creativity are at the forefront.

The role requires several years of high‑level terrain park building, the ability to lift heavy loads, and a willingness to work outdoors in varying winter conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in terrain park building.
• 300+ hrs winch cat experience; 200+ hrs Zaugg experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate Terrain Park Snow Cat and perform feature building.
• Construct new features including jumps, rails, half pipes, photoshoots.
• Leave a finished product on all new features by shoveling, digging and raking.

Skills

Terrain park building experience

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Outdoor/ cold weather work

Winch Cat operation experience

Zaugg equipment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Winch Cat

Zaugg

Job description

Seasonal

At Mammoth 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 Mammoth Lakes, 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

A Little About This Position

• Operate Terrain Park Snow Cat equipment performing all feature building and maintenance as defined by Park Cat Manager and Department Head.


• Able to build new features of any size including but not limited to, jumps, rail features, half pipes, photoshoots and special event venues.


• Responsible for leaving a finished product on all new features by shoveling, digging and raking.

Requirements

• Must have minimum three years of high level terrain park building experience, including but limited to 300+hrs winch cat experience, 200+hrs Zaugg experience.


• Must have high school diploma or suitable GED.


• Able to lift up to 50lbs (raking, shoveling & lifting large metal objects).

Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $35.21

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.