Breckenridge, CO · On-site
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
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Breckenridge, CO · On-site
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Beaver Creek, CO · On-site
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
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Beaver Creek, CO · On-site
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Vail, CO · On-site
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
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Vail, CO · On-site
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Beaver Creek, CO · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
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Beaver Creek, CO · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
$23.75/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$23.75/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Keystone, CO · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
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Keystone, CO · On-site
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Beaver Creek, CO · On-site
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
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Beaver Creek, CO · On-site
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Vail, CO · On-site
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
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Vail, CO · On-site
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
Vail, CO · On-site
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Vail, CO · On-site
$23.75 - $30.61/hr
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface ...
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
$20 - $23/hr
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 ...
$11.12 - $13.65
1% of jobs
$13.65 - $16.18
3% of jobs
$16.18 - $18.70
18% of jobs
$18.99 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.70 - $21.23
25% of jobs
The median wage is $21.40 / hr.
$21.23 - $23.76
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$23.76 - $26.29
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$26.29 - $28.82
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$28.82 - $31.34
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$31.34 - $33.87
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$33.87 - $36.40
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$36.40 - $38.93
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To thrive as a Snow Cat Operator, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience operating heavy machinery, often supported by a valid driver's license and safety training. Familiarity with GPS navigation, snow grooming equipment, and preventative maintenance protocols is typically required. Reliability, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality snow surface preparation in challenging and often unpredictable mountain environments.
Snow Cat Operators often work night shifts and early mornings to groom ski slopes before the resorts open, and shifts can extend into weekends and holidays during peak season. The role is primarily outdoors in mountain environments, where weather conditions can be extreme and visibility limited, so adaptability and safety awareness are crucial. Teamwork is important, as you will coordinate with other operators, maintenance staff, and ski patrol. While the work can be physically demanding and solitary at times, it is also rewarding for those who enjoy working independently in nature. Over time, experienced operators may have opportunities to advance to lead operator or supervisory roles.
A Snow Cat Operator is responsible for operating a snowcat vehicle to groom and maintain snow-covered terrain, typically at ski resorts or mountainous areas. Their duties include smoothing trails, building terrain features, and ensuring safe skiing or snowboarding conditions. Operators work in varying weather conditions, often overnight, to prepare slopes for the next day. The role requires mechanical knowledge, attention to detail, and experience handling heavy machinery on snow.
$22.26 - $27.83/hr
Full-time
Retirement
Posted 11 days ago
6.8
Based on 157 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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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 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.
Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).
Employee Benefits
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Snow Cat Operation team is no exception to creating this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for maintaining the picturesque appearance of our snow and ski slopes, Snow Cat Operators are safety minded individuals operating heavy equipment to ensure the best possible snow surface for thrill seekers.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $22.26/hr - $27.83/hr
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
Understand the use, operation, and maintenance of heavy equipment used for snow/slope grooming
Operate snow/slope grooming equipment, such as a snowcat, to maintain the appearance and quality of resort snow trails and ski slopes to the highest level possible.
Maintain a general knowledge of the mountain and adhere to safety regulations
Perform basic routine inspections and preventative maintenance, on equipment to minimize downtime
Communicate clearly and effectively via 2-way radio
Communicate advanced mechanical problems or maintenance needs with shop mechanics
Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to provide direction, support and maintain good working relationships
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
2-4 years of snow grooming experience required
Valid driver's license with no restrictions
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Ability to work in small groups as well as independently
Able to sit for extended periods of time while operating the snowcat as well as climb on and off frequently
Knowledge in 2-way radio use and various codes
The expected pay range is $22.26/hr - $27.83/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. 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 into 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.
Requisition ID 515668
Reference Date: 07/14/2026
Job Code Function: Grooming
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