SnowCat Operator
SnowCat Operator
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- Eaglecrest Ski Area - Alaskas Best Kept SecretEaglecrest Ski Area is looking to hire a SnowCat operator to complete the 2025/2026 winter season.
The CBJ Assembly has requested a standard salary review for Eaglecrest positions.
Final salaries will be confirmed following approval by the Eaglecrest Board and the CBJ Assembly.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an experienced skier or snowboarder ideally with previous snowcat or heavy machinery operating experience join our grooming team. The ideal candidate will be able to take direction from the lead groomer and work as a team player to shape the slopes to provide the best possible riding experience for our diverse client base.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
You will be working as a part of a small two-to-three-person crew to groom the mountain on a nightly basis. Eaglecrest has a very passionate culture of skiers and snowboarders that will greatly appreciate your attention to detail and will share their praise with you for your efforts. You will often be grooming in fresh snow and driving a blizzard like conditions as Eaglecrest can be known to receive fresh snow daily for 50 days in a row. You will receive free ski or snowboard rentals free group lessons when available discounts in the retail shop repair shop and the cafeteria. You will also receive a free season pass to access the chairlifts.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
You will be working midnight 12:00am to 8:30am Tuesday nights through Saturday nights to prepare the slopes for ski area operations on Wednesday through Sunday. You will start your day at the Eaglecrest Maintenance Shop. Typical Responsibilities
Eaglecrest is 640 acres of very diverse terrain with a vertical drop of 1620 vertical feet. The grooming team will typically groom 20 to 25 trails on a nightly basis along with 10 kilometers of Nordic ski trails for classic and skate skiing. The alpine trails are very diverse with complex fall lines and challenging snow texture. Being that Juneau and Eaglecrest are in a coastal rain forest the snow conditions are likely to very dramatically day to day from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Average annual snowfall is 320 inches with a record of 640 inches. Eaglecrest is known for getting small repetitive snowfall on a daily basis and can also have times where you will be grooming wet saturated snow. Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
SnowCat grooming experience or heavy equipment operating experience desired but not required.
Experience maintaining heavy equipment is desirable.
Education:
None
Licenses:
A valid State drivers license at time of appointment and for continued employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to climb and have no fear of working in high places. Must have good guest service skills; be able to work a schedule which includes long hours weekends and holidays; and be able to function well in adverse weather conditions.
Supplemental Information
- HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager:Justin SpurrierPhone Number: Ext 4359This recruitment is being used to collect applications for an Eaglecrest Limited Job SnowCat Operator for the Eaglecrest Ski Area.
In accordance with 2 PR 010 part-time limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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StatementThe City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or 155 Heritage Way Juneau AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
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