Eaglecrest SnowCat Operator
About The Position
Eaglecrest Ski Area is looking to hire a snowcat operator to complete the 2026/2027 winter season. We are looking for an experienced skier or snowboarder ideally with previous snowcat or heavy machinery operating experience to join our grooming team. The ideal candidate will be able to take direction from the lead groomer and work as a team player to shape the slopes to provide the best possible riding experience for our diverse client base. You will be working as a part of a small two-to-three-person crew to groom the mountain on a nightly basis. Eaglecrest has a very passionate culture of skiers and snowboarders that will greatly appreciate your attention to detail and will share their praise with you for your efforts. You will often be grooming in fresh snow and driving in blizzard-like conditions as Eaglecrest can be known to receive fresh snow daily for 50 days in a row. Eaglecrest is 640 acres of very diverse terrain with a vertical drop of 1620 vertical feet. The grooming team will typically groom 20 to 25 trails on a nightly basis along with 10 kilometers of Nordic Ski Trails for classic and skate skiing. The alpine trails are very diverse with complex fall lines and challenging snow texture. Being that Juneau and Eaglecrest is in a Coastal Rain Forest the snow conditions are likely to very dramatically day to day from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Average annual snowfall is 320 inches with a record of 640 inches. Eaglecrest is known for getting small repetitive snowfall on a daily basis and can also have times where you will be grooming wet saturated snow.
Requirements
- A valid Driver’s license at time of appointment and for continued employment.
- Must be able to climb and have no fear of working in high places.
- Must have good guest service skills.
- Able to work a schedule which includes long hours, weekends and holidays.
- Able to function well in adverse weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced skier or snowboarder.
- Previous snowcat or heavy machinery operating experience.
- Experience maintaining heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Groom the mountain on a nightly basis as part of a two-to-three-person crew.
- Shape the slopes to provide the best possible riding experience.
- Groom 20 to 25 alpine trails on a nightly basis.
- Groom 10 kilometers of Nordic Ski Trails for classic and skate skiing.
Benefits
- Free ski or snowboard rentals
- Free group lessons when available
- Discounts in the retail shop
- Discounts in the repair shop
- Discounts in the cafeteria
- Free season pass to access the chairlifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
