Eaglecrest SnowCat Operator
Salary
$23.42 Hourly
Location
Juneau
Job Type
Eaglecrest Limited
Job Number
202600990
Department
Eaglecrest
Opening Date
08/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Number
146028
Bargaining Unit
Unrepresented
Pay Range
10
Hours Per Week
40
Telework Availability
Not Available
Description
Eaglecrest Ski Area is looking to hire a snowcat operator to complete the 2026/2027 winter season.
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 through Saturday night 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 is 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
Education:
None
Licenses:
A valid Driver's license at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Experience:
SnowCat grooming experience or heavy equipment operating experience or experience maintaining heavy equipment is desirable but not required.
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: Burke Bohnsack
Phone Number: 907-790-2000 Ext 4312
Email: Burke.Bohnsack@skieaglecrest.com
This recruitment is being used to collect applications for an Eaglecrest Limited Laborer for 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 entirety. Noting "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.
Application Assistance
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EEO Statement
The 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 (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
No cost employee only plan available
Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
Additional optional coverage available
Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
Optional group-based insurance premiums for
Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Short-term Disability
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
21 days of PL within first year of employment
Personal leave includes Sick leave
Thirteen paid holidays a year
Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
Employer City & Borough of Juneau
Address 155 Heritage Way
Juneau, Alaska, 99801
Phone 907-586-5250
Website http://Juneau.gov
| Location | Juneau, AK |
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