Position Overview
As an Experienced Slope Grooming Operator at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll play an important role in keeping the mountain safe, accessible, and ready for guests throughout the winter season. You’ll operate snowcats, articulated loaders, and other heavy equipment to produce high-quality ski surfaces while maintaining access to lifts, lodges, parking areas, and other essential resort facilities.
Working as part of the Slope Grooming team, you’ll use your experience and knowledge of snow conditions, equipment, and grooming techniques to make informed decisions and take ownership of the quality of your work. You’ll work both independently and alongside other operators while communicating closely with supervisors and mountain departments. This is a hands-on role that requires sound judgment, attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to safety in challenging alpine conditions, including nighttime operations and changing weather.
We’re looking for an experienced Snowcat Operator who takes pride in producing quality snow surfaces, cares about the guest experience, and can confidently operate equipment in a variety of conditions. If you bring strong grooming experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a safety-focused team, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work on the mountain and help keep Mt. Hood Meadows running at its best.
This is a full-time, seasonal position
Qualifications and Experience:
Be at least 19 years of age
Have a valid driver’s license
Previous snow cat operational experience
Have excellent verbal communication skills
Have a reliable plan to get to work during winter conditions
Available to work weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Possess a strong mechanical aptitude
Be able to work on a full-time basis
3 plus years of experience
Previous winch cat operation experience
Possess basic computer skills (MS Office)
Previous heavy equipment operation experience
Previous snow removal operation experience
Compensation:
Starting Wage: $22.63 - $31.71 Hourly
Perks:
Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to Availability
Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents
Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
Access to Team Wellness Programs
Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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Videos:
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