Snowmaking Crew Lead — Seasonal Leader with Free Season Pass

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC in Durango, CO is seeking a Snowmaking Crew Lead for the Purgatory Resort season. You will supervise Snowmaker I–III, assign terrain and tasks, and ensure safe, efficient snow production under changing weather.

You must have extensive snowmaking experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions in difficult alpine conditions. The role includes shift briefings, equipment coordination, safety enforcement, and coaching of

Qualifications

• Multiple seasons of professional snowmaking experience.
• Strong leadership, safety, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead crews in challenging weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Snowmaker I, II, and III employees across terrain to meet daily snowmaking objectives.
• Assign personnel, terrain, equipment, and work priorities based on the plan, weather, and needs.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate production goals, terrain assignments, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate system startup/shutdown with Pumphouse Operators and leadership.
• Monitor weather, wet-bulb temperature, wind, snow quality, and adjust operations accordingly.
• Maintain radio communications and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Train and develop Snowmakers in equipment operation and snowmaking practices.
• Perform snowmaking duties as operational needs require.

Skills

Snowmaking knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Independent decision-making

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Pumps and hydraulics

Radio communication

Job description

Mountain Capital Partners, LLC in Durango, CO is seeking a Snowmaking Crew Lead for the Purgatory Resort season. You will supervise Snowmaker I–III, assign terrain and tasks, and ensure safe, efficient snow production under changing weather.

You must have extensive snowmaking experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions in difficult alpine conditions. The role includes shift briefings, equipment coordination, safety enforcement, and coaching of