About this opportunity
Vail Resorts, Inc. lists this Snow Cat Operator opportunity in avon, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Employee Benefits
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (
Job Summary:
As a Snowcat Operator, you will groom and prepare the snow surface for the skiing guest. Learn to operate some of the coolest equipment in the ski industry! Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people to save their days for skiing, and use their nights to return the trails to a perfectly groomed state.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $20.00/hr -$23.00/hr
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
Safe operation of grooming equipment
Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces
Work collaboratively with others.
Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines.
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Valid driver's license with no restrictions
Experience working with and operating heavy machinery
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Climb in and out of the machine safely
The expected pay range is $20.00/hr -$23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID
Reference Date: 07/14/2026
Job Code Function: Grooming
Worksite address
avon, CO, 81620, US
Who can apply
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