Snowcat Operator, Winter 26-27

June Mountain Ski Area; June Lake (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Lessons discounts

Equipment rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Background check

Job summary

June Mountain Ski Area in June Lake, California is seeking a seasonal snow grooming operator. This role includes a free season pass and skiing benefits for dependents, plus discounts on lessons, equipment rental, and a 401k with company match. The position may require graveyard shifts (typical hours 12:30am–8:30am) and uses snow grooming equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 1000+ hours of snowcat operation. Winch cat experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1000+hrs of snowcat operation experience.
• Winch cat experience preferred.
• Ability to independently groom, grade trails and push projects.
• Strong verbal communication and writing abilities.
• Entry-level Snow Grooming with PistenBully Pro-Academy.

Responsibilities

• Independent trail grooming and grading.
• Push projects and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Potential graveyard shift hours 12:30am–8:30am.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Snowcat operation awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Winch cat experience

PistenBully Pro-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.