Snowshoe Mountain

Bike Park Trail Crew Operator

Snowshoe Mountain  •  United States (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Seasonal

Summer 2026!

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

  • Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent

  • Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

  • Start Date: Beginning of May with positions available through the summer season

  • Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year

  • Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

  • Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!

  • Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage while employed

  • 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18

  • Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers

  • 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.

  • Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

To build, repair, and maintain Bike Park trails utilizing heavy equipment including but not limited to excavators, skid steers, dozers, etc. in accordance with the goals and objectives set forth by the trail crew foreman.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and proper ratings. Constructs go-arounds on blue, black, and double black diamond trails for riders needing alternative paths. Manages water drainage to reduce erosion and enhance sustainability.

  • Finishes trail work by clearing debris, seeding disturbed areas, and maintaining features. Performs manual labor and operates heavy equipment, ensuring safety and conducting regular inspections.

  • Monitors bike park for hazards and coordinates with the team on trail closures, repairs, and signage. Ensures new trails and features are signed off by the bike park and patrol managers before opening.

  • Maintains safety discussions, supports races and events, and assists with other bike park operations as needed.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Driving:

  • Have a valid Driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program

Preferred Experience:

  • Must be an Downhill Mountain Biker and have the ability to ride all levels of trails in the Bike Park- minimum required

  • Well versed in all aspects of cross-country biking to meet demands of growing sport.

  • 2 years previous trail building and maintenance experience, preferably in a bike park environment.

  • 2 years previous heavy equipment, chainsaws and power tools experience.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a variety of heavy equipment in a trail building capacity

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.

Snowshoe Mountain

About Snowshoe Mountain

RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION

Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. We offer 251 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 60 trails and the best snow around. Our three ski areas include the Snowshoe Basin, Western Territory and Silver Creek. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.

The Principles Guiding Our Daily Actions and Behaviors

Our six organizational values describe our shared beliefs…what’s important to us as an organization; how we want to treat each other and our guests.

Guest Driven – Service, Passion, Fun

Unified Team – Cooperative, Fun and Unsiloed

Integrity Always – Do the Right Thing

Down-Home Hospitality – Warm, Friendly, Sincere

Epic Experiences – Wild, Memorable, Unexpected Delight

Stewardship – Environment, Financial, Safety

Snowshoe Strategic Areas of Focus

Focus on Guest Valued Experience

Being a Trusted Resort Partner

Best Place to Work in West Virginia

Our Challenge

To consistently offer exceptional service to create a higher percentage of advocates out of our first time guests.

Culture: Snowshoe is made up of a team of GUIDES providing extraordinary mountain experiences. We are a Guest Driven Unified Team who acts with Integrity Always. We provide Epic Experiences to our guests while acting as Stewards of our environment, a safe workplace and our financial responsibilities to our shareholders.

Vision: Snowshoe Mountain will be known as one of the top mountain destinations in the East, the best place to work in West Virginia, and a trusted resort partner.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Snowshoe, West Virginia
Year Founded
Unknown
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