Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!nnCome 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.nnWith 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.nnHiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until January 20th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).nnEmployee Benefitsnn• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsnn• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttlesnn• 401(k) Retirement Plannn• Employee Assistance Programnn• Excellent training and professional developmentnn• Referral ProgramnnTo Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary ( SummarynnAs 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.nnJob SpecificationsnnExpected Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.04 / hournnShift & Schedule Availability: Full Time and Part TimennAfternoon to midnight, midnight to morning. Weekdays, weekends, holidays.nnSkill Level: EntrynnJob ResponsibilitiesnnSafe operation of grooming equipmentnnPrepare and groom ski area trails and surfacesnnWork collaboratively with others.nnMinimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of machines.nnOther duties as assignednnJob RequirementsnnValid driver's license with no restrictionsnnExperience working with and operating heavy machinerynnAbility to sit for extended periods of timennMust be able to communicate fluently in EnglishnnClimb in and out of the machine safelynnThe expected pay range is $20.00 - $22.04. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.nnVail 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.nnRequisition ID 504611nnReference Date: 09/03/2024nnJob Code Function: Grooming