Lead Equipment Operations

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 Advanced 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: $22.96/hr - $30.61/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time  hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: [[commissionPack]

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment owned by the Mountain Operations for street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction of facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all equipment used e.g. checking fluids, functional components, cleaning, tire changing, plow maintenance, broom/brush replacement, etc.
• Act as project planner and shift lead over employees to identify a variety of unscheduled, unplanned projects to include suggested solutions planning and execution in absence of Lead or Team Lead.
• Pick up and deliver a variety of materials such as topsoil, road use, asphalt, water and other building materials.
• Perform landscape maintenance activities such as watering, stake removal / installation, pruning and irrigation maintenance.
• Perform un-skilled and semi-skilled and skilled labor in support of normal work activities such as using shovels, rakes, jackhammers, power tools, mowers, weed whips, etc.
• Responsible for accurately recording work time sheets to ensure proper allocation and recording of all equipment, material and personnel time costs.
• Attend Company training classes as required for position.
• Perform other duties as required and may be assigned.

Job Requirements :

• A clean driving record
• Minimum of 5 years heavy equipment experience
• 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 in outdoors in an alpine environment

Preferred:

• Valid Class B CDL license
• Able to read blueprints

The expected pay range is $22.96/hr - $30.61/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  515285
Reference Date: 07/04/2026 
Job Code Function: Equipment Ops