Snowmaking Gunrunner – Winter 26.27 Seasonal – Full Time

Steamboat Ski Resort•Steamboat Springs, CO

3d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

If you really like working outdoors and want to help ensure a long season for Steamboat Ski & Resort, please consider joining the Snowmaking team! You will be expected to ski/snowboard and ride snowmobiles. One year of snowmaking experience preferred. Must be able to start by Tuesday October 20, 2026.

Requirements

Must be minimum 18 years of age
2 years of previous work history/education required
Operate a snowmobile under adverse weather and terrain conditions
One-year snowmaking experience preferred
Adhere to all safety policies
Days worked are: 4 days on and 3 days off alternating with 3 days on and 4 days off the next week
Each shift is 12 hour shifts
Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Service Excellence standards
Must be able to start by Tuesday October 20, 2026
Frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Walk, bend over and move equipment on steep and uneven terrain
Withstand extreme cold and wet weather conditions
Employee must ski or snowboard at a minimum intermediate level
Must have a valid driver's license and meet insurability standards

Nice To Haves

One year of snowmaking experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for positioning equipment and monitoring machine-made snow
Job requires working outdoors in extreme cold, wind, snow, wet, night time and uneven terrain
Lifting, dragging heavy hoses and snow guns, snowmobiles, and snow shoveling
Use of snowmobiles as transportation in adverse weather and terrain
Hearing test required post job offer
Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass