Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons  MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles 401(k) Retirement Plan  Employee Assistance Program Excellent training and professional development Referral Program
 

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours) Free ski passes for dependents Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Job Summary: 

The Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, trucks, and tractors for the purpose of mountain and utility repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities. 

  

Job Specifications: 

Starting wage: $20.00 - $28.98 / hour Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round Four fixed - 10 hour days with the possibility of overtime Skill level: Entry

 

Job Responsibilities: 

Operate pickup trucks and a variety of equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, loaders, and tractors for the purpose of street, utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction. Provide excellent internal and external guest service. Monitor all equipment and make sure that all issues are addressed promptly and communicated with leads and manager. Operate light equipment such as shovels, rakes, back pack blowers, weed whips, power brooms and other hand operated tools. Perform routine traffic control to facilitate safe traffic flow. Provide labor for street operation maintenance, waste and litter removal, recycling efforts, and special event support. Attend Company training classes as required for position. Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements: 

Valid Drivers license and clean driving record - required High school diploma or equivalent - required Able to read, write, speak, understand and comprehend English fluently - required Able to lift and carry 50 lbs - required Able to work outdoors in an alpine environment

 

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $28.98. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Requisition ID  505631
Reference Date: 10/19/2024 
Job Code Function: Equipment Ops