Snowcat Operator, Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; June Lake (CA); On-site; USD 28,516 - 40,652; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes

Discounts on lessons

Equipment rental discount

401k with company match

Family ski passes

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company is seeking a seasonal snowcat operator at June Mountain in June Lake, California. The role offers hourly pay between $20.70 and $29.51, with opportunities for graveyard shifts and a chance to groom and maintain trails across the resort.

Ideal candidates will have over 1000 hours of snowcat operation experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work independently. Training through PistenBully Pro-Academy is expected; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1000+ hrs of snowcat operation experience.
• Winch cat experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently on trail grooming and related projects.
• Strong verbal communication and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail grooming, trail grading and push projects.
• Operate snowcat equipment and manage basic troubleshooting.
• May be scheduled for graveyard shifts (roughly 12:30am–8:30am).

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Writing abilities

Independence

Graveyard shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snowcat operation

Winch cat experience

PistenBully Academy

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: $20.70-$29.51

A little about this position:

• Journeyman operator is a skilled position.
• The ideal candidate should have 1000+hrs of snowcat operational experience.
• Can independently perform trail grooming, trail grading, and push projects.
• Candidate should also be self-motivated and can manage basic job-related trouble shooting.
• Potential to be scheduled graveyard shifts; typical graveyard shift hours are 12:30am - 8:30am.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1000+hrs of snowcat operation experience.
• Winch cat experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently trail grooming, trail grading, and push projects.
• Strong verbal communication skills and adequate writing abilities.
• Operator must be able to complete PistenBully Pro-Academy; Entry- Level Snow Grooming.

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.