Snowmaker

Alterra Mountain Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Lift tickets for friends & family

Free skiing at Alterra resorts

Discounted lift tickets

401(k) plans

Sick Pay

Job summary

Big Bear Mountain Resort is seeking a seasonal Snowmaking Operator to assist with the safe and efficient operation of snowmaking equipment. Starting wage is between $20.00/hr and $22.80/hr, dependent on experience, with rotation through second and third shifts in California’s mountain environment.

Ideal candidates will be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid California driver’s license, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude along with the ability to follow multi-step

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow multi-step instructions
• Valid California driver’s license with clean record
• Able to operate in extreme weather conditions
• Pass company certification as Snowmobile Operator
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals
• Flexible schedules including second/third shifts

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe and efficient operation of snowmaking equipment.
• Follow procedures to meet snowmaking goals.
• Work in potentially extreme outdoor conditions and irregular hours.
• Read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Maintain awareness of equipment and safety practices.

Skills

Age 18+

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical aptitude

Valid CA driver’s license

Snowmobile certification

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Seasonal Working at Big Bear Mountain Resort puts you in the middle of it all, with some of the West Coast’s best skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking terrain at your doorstep and Southern California’s iconic beaches, deserts, and landscapes all within driving distance. Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California’s year‑round home for alpine good times with three mountains – Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley – offering something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from world‑class skiing, snowboarding, and sledding/tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, base area activities, and golf in the summer, plus a full slate of can’t‑miss events throughout the year. Renowned for being some of the industry’s most innovative and influential destinations, Big Bear Mountain Resort features the most rideable terrain in Southern California, as well as the region’s only halfpipes and highest lift‑served peak (8,805 feet), the first terrain park in North America (Bear Mountain, 1992), the longest continually operating resort (Snow Valley, est. 1924), and site of the first Winter X Games (Snow Summit, 1997). Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and is an Ikon Pass member destination. Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and 150 miles from San Diego. As the home of Southern California’s best snow conditions, most rideable terrain, and premier lift‑served bike park, Big Bear Mountain Resort employees are able to enjoy three unique mountains and are eligible to receive retail and food discounts, season passes for dependents, and ski free at Alterra Mountain resorts.

Employee perks/benefits:

• Free season pass
• Lift tickets for friends & family
• Free skiing at other Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli‑Skiing & Summer Adventures)
• Discounted lift tickets at Ikon Pass partner resorts*
• Retail and Rental discounts
• Food & Beverage discounts
• Free staff ski/snowboard lessons
• Exclusive employee and family events
• Free local bus pass: mountaintransit.org
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick Pay
• *Career positions offer additional benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists with the safe and efficient operation of snowmaking equipment, ensuring that goals are achieved.

Starting wage between $20.00/hr. - $22.80/hr. depending on experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• At least eighteen (18) years old
• Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to carry out multi‑step instructions
• A valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Familiarity and working knowledge of OSHA and safety practices preferred
• Must be able to pass Company certification as a Snowmobile Operator
• Ability to operate equipment as trained
• Ability to read and comply with documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Able to work flexible schedules, including second and third shifts

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and your ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Snow Summit LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

THERE’S A DIFFERENCE IN THE AIR HERE. Let’s bring it all together. The four‑season fun on elevated terrain, the consistent snow, the history, the sunny disposition, the classic traditions and the contagious progression. These things all come from the same place. And good news—it’s only 100 miles from the coast. The easiest and best way to get your turns in, surrounded by natural beauty and a vibrant community.

WE ARE BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT.

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