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Snowcat Tour Driver - Winter Season

Winter Park Resort
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Aug 22, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone. Perks & Benefits: Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts Discounted friends & family tickets Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4% Mental health resources for all employees Food & beverage and retail discounts Onsite employee childcare based on availability Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more POSITION SUMMARY: Snowcat guides are responsible for the safe guiding of Winter Park Guide's guests and must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the Winter Park Ski area and surrounding valley. Guides must be available to work a varied on-call schedule including evenings and early mornings. We are looking for passionate, knowledgeable guides to help our guests Venture Out on our daily and evening snowcat tours. WAGE: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resort's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits. Hourly pay range: $22 ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Provide fun, informative, guest centric tours. Performs daily preventive maintenance on snowcats. Attend all training necessary to safely and efficiently operate a tour snow cat during and after resort hours. Hooks up attachments and fuels vehicles. Conducts tours on schedule, using basic scripts as a guideline. Assists in tour sales areas, helping guests and verifying waivers. Responsible for the overall experience of Winter Park Guides guests, including on time meet up, friendly and knowledgeable service and creating a fun atmosphere Follow all policies and procedures that are specific to the Activities Division, as well as Winter Park Resort policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws and company policies with respect to workplace safety and work to achieve a zero-incident safety record. Understand the retail and booking process and assist guests within our store locations. Maintain a working knowledge of activities within the resort and surrounding community. Help curate adventure experiences for guests. Will adhere to direct and strict compliance with all safety standards This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Education: High school diploma (or equivalent) required. Some college desired. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Strong knowledge of the Fraser Valley and Winter Park Resort Experience in guest services, public relations and public speaking. One year operational and mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment or demonstrated ability. Guest service oriented Honest, and follows established policies and procedures Organized and attentive to detail Hard working, team player Strong communication skills Able to pass a motor vehicle check PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Office Environment: Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 40 pounds on an occasional basis. Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis. Ability to work for extended periods of time in extreme environmental conditions skiing, riding or hiking. Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mountain Environment: The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc... The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common. Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees. Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.