Snowcat Operator

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes

• Free RTD EcoPass

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting

• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts

• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)

Position Summary: The Snowcat Operator is responsible for grooming and maintaining ski and snowboard trails to ensure optimal surface conditions and a safe, enjoyable guest experience. This role involves operating snowcats and other grooming equipment, performing routine maintenance checks, and working closely with the mountain operations team to prepare terrain according to daily and seasonal plans. Operators often work in varying weather and low-visibility conditions, requiring strong technical skills and attention to detail.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Operate multiple types of snowcat machines to groom all ski slopes and snow surfaces to the highest level possible.

• Perform major grooming tasks such as blading, tilling, patching, dozing and slope reconstruction.

• Use implements to cut down bumps, flatten and level runs for a consistent riding surface.

• Fill in ruts, holes, turn around marks and snow surface irregularities.

• Understand the use, operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used for snow / slope grooming.

• Responsible for pre-operation inspections, adding fluids and fueling of grooming equipment.

• Learn and maintain a general knowledge of the ski trails, mountain infrastructure and adhere to safety regulations.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers via a 2-way radio.

• Understand shop procedures and communicate mechanical problems or maintenance needs with shop mechanics.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to maintain good working relationships.

• Receive daily duties and instruction from department Managers, Supervisor or Leads.

• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.

• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Specific Job Skills:

• Previous Snowcat or heavy equipment experience.

• High school degree or equivalent.

• Must have a valid US Driver’s License and complete an MVR check to company standards.

• Minimum age 18 years old to drive company vehicles

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Physical Demands:

• Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing.

• Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment.

• Concentrated reading and writing.

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold.

• Ability to work long hours including overnight shifts and weekend/holidays.

• Must be able to work outside in cold temperatures and adverse weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $22+ actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. Additionally, this position accumulates sick time.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.