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English is widely spoken, but customer-facing roles generally require basic proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian. Technical or lift roles are more flexible.
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Lift Operations
Skistar · Norway · Sweden
Apply by 1 October 2026
Operate advanced tracked snowcats to groom alpine slopes, shape beginner zones, and maintain terrain parks during overnight shifts across Åre, Sälen, or Trysil.
Pay
kr185–225 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
15 November 2026
End
15 April 2027
Job type
Lift Operations
Housing
Subsidized Staff Housing
Competitive Scandinavian hourly wages, night shift differential, subsidized staff housing in resort, and a full Skistar Network season pass.
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Documented heavy equipment operation or snowcat grooming experience (Prinoth or PistenBully). Heavy machinery license and willingness to work overnight shifts.
Skistar Network Pass
Night Shift Differential
Subsidized Housing
Equipment Discounts
Skistar is the absolute powerhouse of Scandinavian alpine sports, owning and operating the dominant ski resorts across Sweden and Norway. They manage everything from the physical ski lifts and slope grooming engines to major rental shops, specialized lodging networks, and family guest service spaces.
Dominant Scandinavian Resort Operator
Excellent Work-Life Balance Commitments
Modern, Highly Advanced Machinery Fleet
Subsidized Employee Living Complexes
English is widely spoken, but customer-facing roles generally require basic proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian. Technical or lift roles are more flexible.
Skistar operates major destinations including Åre, Sälen, and Vemdalen in Sweden, alongside Trysil in Norway.
