What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mountain Laborer II (H-2B Visa - Winter 2026/27) position at Sun Valley Resort?
A Sun Valley H-2B Mountain Laborer II will be an important part of the Sun Valley mountain operations, with duties including snowmaking, snowcat grooming, terrain parks, and vehicle maintenance at both Sun Valley's Bald and Dollar Mountains. This position requires at least 2 months of manual labor experience required in a professional environment. Mountain Laborers should have experience in either snowmaking or snowcat grooming.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pre-season duties include snowmaking, vehicle maintenance, checking assigned snowcats for mechanical defaults before and after operation
- Complete work orders on mechanical defaults found and submit them to snowcat mechanics
- Maintain ski lift ramps
- Attend all meetings and ensure projects addressed are completed
- Operate and monitor snow guns remotely via computer at headquarters while addressing snow gun pipe repairs, operating pumps, fans, and compressors remotely or manually
- Remove snow either manually, with a snow blower, or plow
- Safely travel via snowmobile, snowcat, snowboard or ski
- Follow daily plans and instructions to ensure targets and goals are met
- Build, maintain, and groom terrain parks
- Perform winching operations
- Meet with coworkers before leaving the base of the mountain to determine route and technique (individual or fleet grooming)
- Transport mountain freight to designated mountain lodges
- Operate snowcat on designated ski runs
- Operate any other equipment relevant to snow grooming
Qualifications:
- Have at least 2 months of manual labor experience required in a professional environment in either snowmaking or snowcat grooming
- Available for dates of 10/01/2026 through 04/30/2027
- Able to move equipment up and down snow/ice-covered ski slopes
- Available to assist in pre-season and post-season maintenance
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Comfortable hiking, working outdoors in extreme weather, and moving on snow and ice
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Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
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Ability to follow directions, work independently or as part of a team
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Must be 18 years or older to operate snowmobiles and heavy equipment