Snow Removal

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 Epic 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 March 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).Job 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

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:Snow removal equipment operators are responsible for snow removal from the ski resort’s parking and base areas. This is a crucial piece of the daily operations at Stevens Pass. Clearing snow from storms and maintenance of the parking lots happens when the ski area is closed, typically but not limited to the hours between 10pm and 8am and is weather dependent. The snow removal operator demands a self-motivated and results oriented person who can get the job done with little to no supervision. Snow removal operators may also be trained in slope grooming to support on-mountain operations.Job Specifications:

Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.51 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time

Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

Safe and effective operation of Snow Removal equipment including loaders, skid steers and snowcats.

Snow removal without damage to property or operational impact.

Arrival to the mountain in adverse weather and begins work independently.

Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekend, holidays, etc.

Takes direction and work as part of a team.

Monitor all equipment and make sure that all issues are addressed promptly and communicated with Fleet Maintenance.

Maintaining a safe working environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the dark using expensive equipment capable of causing damage and injury if misused.

Other duties as assigned

Job Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED - preferred

Valid Driver's License – required

Previous heavy equipment experience - required

Read, Write, and Speak English fluently - required

Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical labor - required

Ability to work outside in a high alpine environment - required

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Communication with the general public and a friendly attitude

Job Requirements:

At least 1 year heavy equipment experience- required

Experience using power tools- preferred

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Familiarity with hydraulic powered heavy equipment

Ability to solve practical problems as they arise in the course of plowing

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $25.51. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.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 495770Reference Date: 07/07/2023Job Code Function: