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Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable ... Winch cat experience preferred. * Ability to work independently trail grooming, trail grading, and ...

Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable ... Winch cat experience preferred. * Ability to work independently trail grooming, trail grading, and ...

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Snowcat Operator, Winter 26-27

Snowcat Operator, Winter 26-27

Alterra

Mammoth Lakes, CA

$20.70 - $29.51/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Seasonal

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California.

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

  • Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
  • Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
  • Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
  • Equipment Rental discount
  • Friends and Family vouchers
  • Retail & Food discount
  • 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Hourly pay rate: $20.70-$29.51

A little about this position:

  • Journeyman operator is a skilled position.
  • The ideal candidate should have 1000+hrs of snowcat operational experience.
  • Can independently perform trail grooming, trail grading, and push projects.
  • Candidate should also be self-motivated and can manage basic job-related trouble shooting.
  • Potential to be scheduled graveyard shifts; typical graveyard shift hours are 12:30am - 8:30am.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • 1000+hrs of snowcat operation experience.
  • Winch cat experience preferred.
  • Ability to work independently trail grooming, trail grading, and push projects.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and adequate writing abilities.
  • Operator must be able to complete PistenBully Pro-Academy; Entry- Level Snow Grooming.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.