Sleigh Operator

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of a sleigh cat operator of any level will be the safe and timely transportation of guests from the base area to on mountain restaurants via a 25-person sleigh that is pulled by a snow cat.

Job Specifications

• Expected Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.04 / hour

• Skill Level: Entry, Intermediate, & Advanced

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Part Time

Job Responsibilities

• The safety of all internal (co-workers) and external (customers) guests that come into contact with your operation.
• Safely operating a snow cat (Pisten Bully or Prinoth) with a large 5-ton sleigh attached to a hitch in the rear of the cat.  This operation includes personal safety and the safety of your cat and sleigh.
• Pick up guests and transport them to any of our three on mountain dining facilities.  Know the approved routes and what maneuvers the cat is capable of.
• Performing pre- and post-operation check on your snow cat (i.e. fill out paperwork, fluids check, damage, removing snow from cat, fueling cat, etc.).
• Communicating with supervisor and management all issues, incidents, and problems.  Communicating with fleet maintenance any issues or damage to cat.
• Using a 2-way radio to communicate the rest of cat crew your position, status and timeline.
• Accurately documenting your time worked for payroll purposes.
• Providing exceptional guest service to all internal and external guests.  You will be required to assist the sleigh host with the needs of any guests.
• Be presentable: abide by the company presentation policy, wear and keep your uniform clean, and come to work with a positive attitude.
• Work as a team with your immediate co-workers as well as the rest of cat crew, the restaurants’ staffs, and other mountain departments. 
• Be open to working a varying schedule and help out by picking up extra shifts when required.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. -required
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions. –required
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicles Reference check. –required
• At least 18 years of age. –required
• High school diploma or equivalent. –required
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. –required
• Physically able to climb on and off the heavy equipment frequently. –required
• Able to sit for extended periods of time while operating a snow cat. –required
• End of season commitment. –required

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $22.04. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  498730
Reference Date: 07/06/2023 
Job Code Function: Grooming