Snowcat Operator - Winter 26-27

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One , Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

The Snowcat Operator Basic is responsible for the safe operation of a snowcat to create quality snow surfaces for skiing and riding to support day-to-day mountain operations and special events. This position reports to the Trails Director.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 10th, 2026, for the 2026-2027 Winter Season.

Responsibilities

Groom terrain for skiing and riding; Responsible for consistent grooming, creating clean lines on the slopes and effectively cleaning up pattern discrepancies that result in crooked lines and/or turn marks; Ability to maintain grooming standards including at night on uneven terrain and in adverse weather conditions; Perform general maintenance of the snowcats and informs mechanics of any issues; Must pass ASC and Colorado snowmobile test (as required); Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older; High school diploma or equivalent required; Experience operating heavy equipment including on uneven terrain and at night preferred; Valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license required; Ability to communicate, follow oral and written directions in English; Ability to ski or ride at an intermediate level preferred; Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals; Ability to remain focused, organized, flexible, and detail-oriented; Follows all safety policies and procedures and exercises caution when working

Benefits

Paid Time Off Programs; Paid Leave Programs; Employee Ski Pass; Other company perks