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Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.As an Entry Snowmaker you will brave the elements, be prepared for long hours and potentially work overnight to lay the groundwork for an epic ski season creating an exceptional experience for our guests. As part of the Vail Resorts snowmaking team, you will work with industry-leading snowmaking technology on iconic mountains. Join our team of passionate professionals and help create the first snow of the season!Responsibilities Include:
Safe and efficient operation of snowmaking equipment
Perform daily snowmaking equipment maintenance
Create the best quality manufactured snow for our guests
Operate all department vehicles in a safe manner according to department, resort and company policies and procedures
Document and report mechanical/safety issues, complete maintenance logs and checklists
Work closely with other departments including Grooming, Ski Patrol, and Lift Operations
Learn all basic department, resort and company policies and procedures
Be able to work under minimal supervision
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Valid Driver's license - required
Able to work weekends, nights, and holidays
Able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
Intermediate level skier/snowboarder preferred
Snowmobile/dirt bike/ATV/UTV experience preferred
Basic hand tool knowledge and skills
Able to work four 12hr shifts (overnights included) in alpine conditions
Benefits include:
Free Ski passes for employees and dependents
Discount lift tickets for friends and family
Free ski lessons
Discounted lodging, food, gear and mountain shuttles
Discounted bike haul & golf
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (full-time positions)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Excellent training and professional development
At Okemo, we’ve got 2,200 vertical feet of positive outlook and it shows. Culture is what we teach. And service with a smile is the linchpin of our philosophy. Every interaction with our guests-on and off the mountain, at the golf courses, Adventure Zone and at the Evolution Bike Park, is an opportunity to turn a skier, rider, golfer, or recreational enthusiast into a lifelong member of our family. Our employees reflect this attitude by having fun doing what they do best: creating a memorable recreational experience! www.vailresortscareers.com at http://www.vailresortscareers.com/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 176793