Snowcat Operator, Winter 26-27
About The Position
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. 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. Working in the iconic mountains of California is a dream we want to help you achieve and it all starts here. There is typically an array of positions available, falling into either the seasonal or full-time/year-round categories. So, whether you are looking to start a career or spend a season with us, we've got an opening that's right for you. Mammoth offers exciting, equal-opportunity employment options for job seekers looking for a rewarding work experience in the ski resort and hospitality industry. We take pride in the mountain lifestyle. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and much more are at your fingertips at our destinations. The company owns and operates a variety of resort businesses including recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage and retail. Specific businesses owned and operated by Mammoth Mountain include Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, June Mountain, Tamarack Lodge and Resort, Mammoth Snowmobile Adventures, Mammoth Mountain Bike Park, and the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Mammoth Mountain also operates The Westin Monache, Juniper Springs Resort, the Village Lodge and Sierra Star Golf Course in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1000+hrs of snowcat operation experience
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Winch cat experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently perform trail grooming
- Independently perform trail grading
- Independently perform push projects
- Manage basic job-related trouble shooting
Benefits
- Free season pass
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
