Base Area Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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: 

Parking Lot Attendant at Crotched Mountain Resort helps provide maximum use of parking available at Crotched Mountain Resort. These services include maximizing available parking spaces, greeting guest and employees, ensuring traffic flow, and assisting guest and employees to obtain an Experience of a Lifetime upon arriving to our resort.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr   
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027   
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available  
• Minimum Age: At least 14 years of age   
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Guiding vehicles through the parking lot to their place to park to ensure ensure efficient and safe traffic
• flow Providing information, answering questions, and assisting guests with parking related issues
• Maintain orderly parking to allow easy in and out of parking rows, entrance and exit of the parking lot
• Observing and reporting any suspicious activity or potential safety concerns
• Report all incidences that my occur in parking lots and on the resort
• Maintenance of the parking lot including picking trash and emptying trash cans
• Assist with snow removal around the lodge
• Maintain walkways
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Able to lift  and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours and work in inclement weather
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Complete all assigned training

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

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  518755
Reference Date: 11/08/2026 
Job Code Function: Base Area Ops