Location: Nederland, Colorado

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.

Eldora is looking for experienced Snowcat Operators to join our elite team. Snowcat operators will use Pistenbully and Prinoth Snowcats to groom and prepare our ski slopes during nighttime hours in variable weather and snow conditions. Our main focus is to ensure that our guests are provided with a safe and high quality skiing and snowboarding surface.

Essential Duties and 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. 

 

Guest Service Duties: 

Be honest and trustworthy 

Be respectful 

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity 

Be flexible 

Demonstrate sound work ethics 

Deal with our guests and other staff members in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.  

 

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 POWDR-Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.  

Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image.  Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. 

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

 

 

Personal Attributes 

Is honest and has the highest integrity. 

Professional appearance.  Adheres to all grooming guidelines. 

Follows established policies and procedures. 

Is supportive of Core Values 

Is organized in tasks.  Sees projects through to the finish.   

Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment. 

Is flexible with hours and days of work. 

Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week. 

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life. 

 

Basic Requirements: 

​​Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. ​​Must have a valid US Driver’s License ​​This position may require the use of a motor vehicle and the employee is subject to comply with the Driver’s Standards of Eldora Mountain  ​​High School degree or equivalent ​​Bending, reaching, climbing ​​Pushing/Pulling ​​Prolonged sitting ​​Confined sitting ​​Eye/hand coordination ​​Visual concentration on equipment ​​Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment) ​​Peripheral, color, and depth vision ​​Extended periods of outdoor exposure  ​​Extreme cold 

 

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

Previous Snowcat or heavy equipment experience 

Must be able to work independently or as a team 

Must be safety oriented 

Must have attention to detail 

Must take direction well and work well with others 

Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays 

Is a champion of Play Forever, Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations.  

Compensation:​​ Proposed hiring rate of $22 to $26+, 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.   

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.