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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Boulder, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Ellicott, CO

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Fleming, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Gunnison, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Craig, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Thornton, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Gilcrest, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Howard, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Gypsum, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Hayden, CO

Enlisted • Active Overview Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are elite boat operators who insert and extract SEALs and other special operations forces, conduct high risk coastal and riverine missions ...

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Special Warfare Combat Crewman

Golden, CO

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for boat operator in Colorado is $21.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a boat operator do?

The responsibilities of a boat operator include using knowledge of winds, weather, water depths, and currents to pilot a motorboat, private watercraft (PWC), or other watercraft safely. In this career, you load and transport various pieces of equipment, supplies, or passengers and maintain communication with boat crew, other ships, and harbor patrol. Other duties may be to navigate the vessel in and out of harbors and docks and fender, moor, and anchor the vessel at the destination. You consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment, give directions to crew members, and update logs required by the USCG and management. You are also expected to maintain safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, boat fenders, and pumps, as well as service motors and direct boat maintenance and cleaning.

What does a boat operator do?

A Boat Operator is responsible for navigating and operating boats or other watercraft safely and efficiently. Their duties often include steering the vessel, monitoring weather and water conditions, ensuring the safety of passengers and cargo, and performing routine maintenance checks. Boat Operators may work on different types of boats, such as ferries, fishing vessels, or tour boats, and must comply with maritime laws and safety regulations. They often need specialized training and licensing depending on the size and type of vessel they operate.

What are some common challenges faced by a boat operator on a daily basis?

Boat Operators often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing weather conditions, ensuring passenger safety, and maintaining strict adherence to navigational rules. They must remain vigilant for hazards like other vessels, submerged objects, or mechanical issues. Effective communication and teamwork with crew members are essential for smooth operations, especially during high-traffic periods or emergency situations. Developing strong problem-solving skills and staying calm under pressure are key aspects of succeeding in this role.

What is the difference between Boat Operator vs Marine Deckhand?

AspectBoat OperatorMarine Deckhand
CertificationsBoating safety, boat handling licensesSTCW certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentOn boats, marinas, docksOn ships, docks, offshore
Employer & IndustryMarinas, tour companies, fishing chartersCommercial shipping, cargo, cruise lines

While both roles involve working on boats, a Boat Operator primarily focuses on navigating and operating vessels, often in recreational or small commercial settings. A Marine Deckhand assists with vessel maintenance, cargo handling, and safety procedures, typically in larger, commercial maritime environments. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position based on their skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Boat Operator job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,961 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Adventure Park Snowcat Operator Level I, II, or III

Frisco, CO • On-site

Town of Frisco, CO
Public Administration • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Town of Frisco, COexternal

$21.50 - $30.51/hr

Temporary

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Salary: $21.50 - $30.51 Hourly
Location : 621 Recreation Way, Frisco, CO
Job Type: Seasonal Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0731
Department: Recreation/Adventure Park
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:00 PM Mountain
Language Pay: Fluency in Spanish is compensated based on proficiency measurement from the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages structure.
Job Description
  • Limited housing opportunity for seasonal, FULL-TIME employees
  • SKI FREE @ Copper
  • Option to participate in the Summit Foundation Ski Medallion program through Employee Giving
This hourly position is responsible for maintaining excellent snow trail surfaces for the Frisco Adventure Park including; Tubing hill, Terrain Park. Beginner ski area and snow surface walkways. This role includes the daily operation of heavy equipment such as a snowcat, snowmobile, UTV, and hand tools. The Night Snowcat Operator maintains winter snow surfaces at the Frisco Adventure Park and works with maintenance and snowmaking staff to ensure exceptional snow conditions for ski area users along with tubing guests. This role is additionally responsible for communicating daily trail conditions to Adventure Park staff.
Why work for the Town of Frisco as the Adventure Park Snowcat Operator Level I, II, or III? There are many reasons!
Some amazing incentives are the convenience of a clean car year-round with a FREE car wash, free recycling, trash, and compost pick up. Summer incentives include free paddle sports, a free 2-hour pontoon/fishing boat rental reservation (one per employee) and free boat rentals if not rented for the final rental of the day. Winter incentives include free tubing at the Frisco Adventure Park, free Nordic Center passes for employee and family, free Terrain Park pass, friends and family passes for tubing, Copper Mountain discounted season passes, Copper Mountain free daily lift ticket voucher program for employee and half off for dependents. Want to know more? Check out the benefits tab above. And of course, don't forget to apply to take advantage of the cool perks and the amazing opportunity that awaits you!
Desired start date: 11/13/2026 & estimated end-of-season date: 4/4/2027
This schedule will be four (4), ten (10) hour shifts. Overnight, weekends/weekdays, holidays are required.
There are three levels to the Snowcat Operator position, Level One, Two and Three. If offered a position with the Town of Frisco, the offer will be made based on the interview and relevant experience. Please review below:
Pay Grade: Position and wage offer based on specific job experience and education.
Position Title
Pay Grade
Minimum
Mid
Maximum
Snowcat Operator I
T2
$21.50
$26.40
$31.30
Snowcat Operator II
T3
$23.11
$28.38
$33.65
Snowcat Operator III
T4
$24.85
$30.51
$36.18
Responsibilities
Level
One
Two
Three
Position Title
Snowcat Operator - I
Snowcat Operator - II
Snowcat Operator - III
Department
Recreation
Recreation
Recreation
Cost Center/Division
1160 - FAP
1160 - FAP
1160 - FAP
Employee Type
Seasonal, Full-time
Seasonal, Full-time
Seasonal, Full-time
Pay Grade
Pay Grade T2
Pay Grade T3
Pay Grade T4
Pay Type / FLSA
Non-Exempt / Hourly
Non-Exempt / Hourly
Non-Exempt / Hourly
Allocations
10-1160-4005
10-1160-4005
10-1160-4005
Reports to
FAP Operations Supervisor
FAP Operations Supervisor
FAP Operations Supervisor
Financial/budget responsibility:
None
None
None
Number of Cost Centers responsible for:
None
None
None
Frequent internal contacts:
  • Adventure Park and Nordic Staff
  • Recreation Department
  • Public Works

  • Adventure Park and Nordic Staff
  • Recreation Department
  • Public Works

  • Adventure Park and Nordic Staff
  • Recreation Department
  • Public Works

Frequent external contacts:
Adventure Park Guests
Adventure Park Guests
Adventure Park Guests
Number of employees under supervision and titles:
None
None
None
Job Location:
Onsite
Onsite
Onsite
Essential Functions
  • Operates snowcat to maintain snow surface during the evening and early morning hours.
  • Monitors and maintains snow surface to the highest level possible to ensure safe and consistent Tubing, Terrain Park, and Ski trail products.
  • Follows industry safety practices regarding use of technical equipment. This includes, but not limited to, trucks, UTV's, snowcats, snowmobiles, and related grooming implements.
  • Inspects Frisco Adventure Park snow surfaces and surrounding areas for possible hazards and takes steps to rectify any hazards and communicate these in a timely manner to management.
  • Reports unsafe issues or machinery to management in a timely manner. Takes appropriate steps to rectify issue.
  • Provides basic preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operational machinery.
  • Cleans, repairs and services equipment as specified by manufacturer and management.
  • Conducts daily, monthly, preseason, and other established equipment and terrain inspection. Completes logs as appropriate.
  • Utilizes on-trail communication equipment and processes to ensure appropriate safety response.
  • Assists maintenance and snowmaking staff with pre and post ski season trail set up.
  • Responsible for snow movement and winter trail building. Including but not limited pushing out snow trails and working with snowmaking staff to prep winter ski surfaces.
  • Adheres to all Town of Frisco and Recreation Department policies and procedures, including but not limited to; safety and maintaining personal grooming / uniform standards.
  • Work collaboratively with Public Works and the Recreation Service Technician on equipment and facility repair, maintenance, labor, record keeping, and part inventory as appropriate.
  • Communicates as appropriate with other staff, supervisors and management about concerns and offers assistance when needed in a timely manner.
  • Works in a team-based environment supporting the Frisco Adventure Park, Recreation Department, the Town of Frisco, and the initiatives of the Adventure Park Management Team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Adventure Park Manager and/or Supervisor
Marginal DutiesLevelOneTwoThreeLevel
Responsibilities
  • Develop and display basic skills for preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery.
  • Operate snowmobiles, UTV's, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats.
  • Responsible for grooming specific to Tubing hill, beginner ski areas, Terrain Park and snow surface walkways
  • Provides intermediate preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery.
  • Operate snowmobiles, UTV's, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats.
  • Responsible for grooming specific to the Tubing hill, beginner ski areas, Terrain Park and snow surface walkways
  • Blade and tiller operation
  • Tubing and Terrain Park Construction
  • Snow Gun movement/placement
  • Special event support
  • Provides advanced preventative maintenance; check out, cleanliness and up-keep of all operations machinery.
  • Operate snowmobiles, UTV's, Town vehicle, utility trailer, and snowcats.
  • Assists with equipment repair and maintenance.
  • Blade and tiller operation
  • Management of Tubing and Terrain Park construction
  • Snow Gun movement/placement
  • Special event support
  • Snow farming
  • Basic snow science understanding
  • Assists in training of novice snowcat operators
Other Essential Responsibilities
  • This position requires regular and reliable in-person attendance at the designated worksite as an essential function of the job. As a public servant, physical presence is necessary to effectively perform essential duties, support operational needs, collaborate with team members, provide direct service to the public and internal stakeholders, utilize on-site equipment and resources, and maintain effective communication, responsiveness, and accountability in serving the community.
  • Adheres to Town of Frisco policies, mission, vision, values, competencies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.
  • Attends Town and departmental training and meetings as appropriate or assigned.
  • Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
  • Communicates with Town of Frisco employees, citizens, customers and vendors in a professional, courteous and timely manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Performs other job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
  • Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, demonstrates accountability for work, and takes ownership in job performance.

Requirements
Knowledge, skills and responsibilities needed:
LevelOneTwoThreeEducation:
  • Required - High School Diploma or GED
  • Required - High School Diploma or GED
  • Required - High School Diploma or GED
Computer Operations:
  • None
  • None
  • None
Licenses, Certifications or Accreditations:
  • Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire - provided by the Town)
  • Required: Valid Driver's License

  • Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire - provided by the Town)
  • Required: Valid Driver's License
  • Preferred: 2-hour OSHA Training
  • Required: CPR/First Aid (within 30 days of hire - provided by the Town)
  • Required: Valid Driver's License
  • Preferred: 10-hour OSHA Training
Previous Work Experience:
  • Required: Less than two years snowmobile experience
  • Required: Experience with basic hand tools, rigging, power tools, test equipment etc.
  • Preferred: Prior alpine, Terrain Park, or Tubing operations experience
  • Preferred: Prior alpine snowcat operations or heavy equipment experience
  • Required: Two to four years of snowmobile experience
  • Required: Experience with basic hand tools, rigging, power tools, test equipment etc.
  • Required: Two to four winter seasons of prior Alpine, Terrain Park, or Tubing snowcat grooming experience
  • Required: 5+ years of snowmobile experience required
  • Required: Experience with basic hand tools, rigging, power tools, test equipment etc.
  • Preferred: 2+ seasons of Terrain Park snowcat grooming experience
  • Required: 5+ years of snowcat grooming experience
  • Required: 3+ years snow farming experience
  • Required: 3+ years advanced knowledge and/or proficient ability in operation of equipment required
Previous Supervisory Exercised:
  • None
  • None
  • None
Language Ability:
  • Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Required: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Decision Making Ability:
  • Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
  • Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
  • Required: Ability to function independently and make sound and reasonable decisions in the absence of supervisory guidance.
Other:
  • Required: 18+ years of age to drive Town vehicle.
  • Required: 21+ years of age to tow utility trailer with Town vehicle.
  • Required: 21+ years of age to tow utility trailer with Town vehicle.
Physical Demands:
WeightLIFTING: ActivitiesOTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: All LevelsUp to 10 Pounds2/3 OR MOREStanding2/3 OR MOREAll LevelsUp to 25 Pounds2/3 OR MOREWalking2/3 OR MOREAll LevelsUp to 50 Pounds2/3 OR MORESitting2/3 OR MOREAll LevelsUp to 100 Pounds1/3 to 2/3Using hands to finger, hands to feel2/3 OR MOREAll LevelsMore than 100 PoundsUP TO 1/3Reaching with hands and arms2/3 OR MOREAll Levels
Climb or balance2/3 OR MOREAll Levels
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

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