Snowcat Driver

Eleven is like no other place. We’re an adventure travel company with a diverse portfolio of intimate, extraordinary adventure lodges in remote locations around the world. We strive to give every one of our guests the best day of their life everyday, whether heli-skiing near the Arctic Circle in Iceland or casting for bonefish on a remote island in the Bahamas.

At each destination our guided backcountry adventures await guests of all ages and skill levels. Our lodges, chalets, and beach houses combine five-star accommodations with incredible cuisine. To our guests we are trusted, down to Earth, smart, innovative, discrete and fun. To our international team, we are a community with genuine camaraderie, and we value creativity, work ethic, kindness, and strong communication.

Our success is dependent on our employees’ well being, and we continue to evolve more programs and benefits to support work life balance, and remain open to ideas, feedback, and new sustainable approaches. We take pride in promoting employees from within who prove to be committed, valuable, and have a genuine desire to grow.

Irwin Backcountry Guides is seeking a Snowcat Driver for our cat skiing operation. This role is guest facing and applicants must have a strong desire to provide exceptional hospitality to high-end clientele while maintaining a professional appearance and safe driving maneuvers. This role requires experience in heavy equipment operations, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team. The ability to operate a snowmobile is preferred.

Clean motor vehicle record is mandatory. Compensation starts at $240 per day, depending on experience, plus tips. Part time Winter positions are available for the season running December through April.

To safely operate our fleet of snowcats and various on/off road vehicles to support the company’s backcountry cat ski operation while providing a high level of hospitality to our guests.

• Safely operate company vehicles such as highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and snowcats.
• Regularly execute both pre and post operational inspections on the equipment.
• Help load skis/snowboards after each run into the ski boxes mounted on the side of the cat.
• Maintain the rear compactor bar and stairs by cleaning snow off regularly.
• Assist the OMH department with pre/post trip tasks such as setting guests up with skis, loading provisions and equipment, taking out trash/recycling.
• Communicate with all Eleven Experience and Irwin Guides departments in a professional manner.
• Facility maintenance such as shoveling and snow blowing when required.
• Relay any mechanical issues with the equipment to the maintenance department immediately.
• Assist the maintenance shop with various tasks as needed.
• Follow all company operating protocols and procedures.

• Heavy equipment operating experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work professionally in a multi-faceted group dynamic with different departments and communication demands.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work professionally in a multi-faceted group dynamic with different departments and communication demands.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, keep confidential information confidential, and adapt to changing needs.

• Heavy equipment operating experience.
• Ability to prioritize and execute efficiently.
• Snowmobile experience.
• Computer literate.

• Clean MVR, valid drivers license.
• Obtain limo license with company assistance.
• Basic first aid and CPR.
• Must be willing to work late when necessary to finish a job/meet a deadline.
• Timely arrive to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, keep confidential information confidential, adapt to changing needs.
• Obtain Marker Binding Technician Certification and Salomon Binding Technician Certification.
• Must be able to work outside in challenging winter conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to learn and develop skills as the position evolves.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.