Snow Cat Operator

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 passes along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service—a 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 comes first).

• Free passes and employee‑discounted lift tickets for friends and family, plus free ski lessons
• Additional discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral program

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.

• Starting wage: $20.00/hr – $23.00/hr
• Employment type:
  
  Winter seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift type:
  Full‑time hours available
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Housing availability:
  Yes

• Safely operate grooming equipment
• Prepare and groom ski area trails and surfaces
• Collaborate with others
• Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines
• Other duties as assigned

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions
• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• 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 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 in 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.