Passenger Snowcat Operator RETURNING STAFF ONLY - Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Pro deals discounts

Job summary

Schweitzer Backcountry Adventures seeks a snowcat operator to transport guests along winter roads, ensuring safe, smooth rides and assisting with gear. A valid driver license, First Aid/CPR are required, with duties up to 12 runs per day in cold conditions.

This seasonal, part-time role offers a resort experience with perks like housing and benefits; background check, drug screen and weekend shifts are required, with on-site training provided.

Qualifications

• License/Certifications- Driver’s License.
• Current first aid and CPR.
• Technical- Mechanical know how.
• Physical Capabilities- lift 50lbs+, work outside in extreme winter.
• Knowledge of local history and strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a snowcat, including daily checkout and inspection.
• Fueling and basic maintenance of machines for safety.
• Check fluid levels and report issues to maintenance.
• Maintain smooth rides with timely down passes for guests.
• Maintain roads with passengers onboard for safe operations.
• Load/unload ski/board gear and secure loads for each run.
• Communicate with field teams for safe, timely passing.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests and public.

Skills

Driver's License

First Aid/CPR

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Part Time Seasonal Wage Range: $20.00 to $30.00/hour Minimum Age: 18 Background Check Required: Yes Driver Verification Required: Yes Drug Screen: Yes Schweitzer Backcountry Adventures’ (SBA) snowcat passenger operators will deliver backcountry skiing and boarding enthusiasts and employees to various drop points along the 6 miles of maintained winter roads for their downhill powder pursuits! Operators will be tasked with providing a smooth and enjoyable ride up the mountain for up to 12 runs per day while maintaining the road on their down pass. Operators will enjoy time with the guests as they assist with gear collection and storage at the ski basket while offering education about their PistenBully 400 to curious guests with excellent customer service skills. A Post Job Offer Drug Screen is required to operate company snowcats.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of a snowcat, including daily checkout and inspection of machines, correct start-up and shutdown procedures, passenger cabin and ski basket preparation.
• Fueling machine and providing various small maintenance items for ongoing machine safety.
• Checking all fluid levels throughout the day and reporting low levels immediately to manager or Shop Maintenance.
• Maintaining a smooth ride for guests with timely down passes for pickups.
• Maintaining resort and public winter roads with passengers onboard for safe machine operations, snowmobile tour use, and occasional skier traffic.
• Using various tools such as hand saw, chainsaw, chains, straps, to remove objects that are blocking path of travel.
• Maintaining and building various operating areas/roads, lodge area, pickup/drop off points, snowmobile pull outs, snowcat turnaround locations.
• Loading/unloading ski/board basket for each ski run.
• Securing your load.
• Communicating between various tours in the field for safe, smooth, and timely passing needs.
• Providing excellent customer service to ski/board guests and general public and fostering a positive and engaging experiences for all participants.
• Adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in all aspects of the job.
• Works in conditions that involve exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Shovel snow around upper lodge location Provide basic diagnosis and repair of minor snowcat and snowmobile defects while communicating with manager and Shop Maintenance personnel for immediate resolution.
• Provides backup support for other SBA tours in the field to include machine recovery, first aid support, general public assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts depending on operational needs.
• Ongoing, paid trainings throughout season to maintain skills.

Specific Job Skills:

• License/Certifications- Driver’s License.
• Current first aid and CPR.
• Technical- Mechanical know how.
• Physical Capabilities- The ability to lift 50lbs+, shovel snow, be outside in extreme winter environments for extended periods of time.
• Additional- Knowledge of local history, excellent communication skills, high-end customer service skills

Considered by many as the best skiing in Idaho and the best family-friendly resort in the Pacific Northwest, Schweitzer ranks as one of the nation’s top winter destinations with 2,900 acres of incredible terrain thanks to two massive bowls and renowned tree skiing. Located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle, and only 80 miles from Spokane, WA, Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint, ID and offers breathtaking views of three states, Canada and the impressive Lake Pend Oreille.

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