Eaglecrest SnowCat Operator

City & Borough of Juneau•Juneau, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaglecrest Ski Area is hiring a SnowCat Operator for the 2026/2027 winter season as part of its grooming team. The operator works in a small crew of two to three people, taking direction from the lead groomer and helping shape the slopes to provide a good riding experience. The mountain covers 640 acres, with diverse terrain and a 1,620-foot vertical drop. The team typically grooms 20 to 25 alpine trails and 10 kilometers of Nordic trails each night. Snow conditions can vary significantly across the mountain and from day to day, including fresh snow and wet, saturated snow. The position is based at the Eaglecrest Maintenance Shop. The schedule is midnight to 8:30 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday nights, preparing slopes for ski area operations Wednesday through Sunday. The work involves long hours, weekends and holidays, and adverse weather. Eaglecrest offers free ski or snowboard rentals, free group lessons when available, discounts at the retail shop, repair shop and cafeteria, and a free season pass for the chairlifts.

Requirements

Valid State of Alaska driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Ability to climb and comfort working at heights.
Good guest service skills.
Ability to work long hours, weekends and holidays.
Ability to function well in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work as a team player and take direction from the lead groomer.

Nice To Haves

Previous SnowCat grooming or heavy equipment operating experience.
Experience maintaining heavy equipment.
Experience as a skier or snowboarder.

Responsibilities

Operate a SnowCat as part of the mountain grooming crew.
Groom alpine trails and Nordic ski trails nightly to prepare them for ski area operations.
Follow direction from the lead groomer and work collaboratively to shape slopes.
Help maintain heavy equipment, if required by the work.