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Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.
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For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
POSITION SUMMARY
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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.
Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: Starting at $20.50 - $21.50 per hour
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be minimum 18 years of age
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.
Employment with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.
This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.
