Lead Equipment Operations

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 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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee 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

Job Summary: The Lead Equipment Operations will operate a variety of equipment, trucks and tractors for the purpose of street and utility repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment owned by the Metro District for street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction of facilities.
• Perform all tasks for group, including operations of the full range of heavy equipment vehicles.
• Organize and delegate daily workload of employees within area of responsibility.
• Enforce policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling of staff for coverage of all positions.
• Provides year-round training and guidance to staff.
• Fabricate and weld in an advanced capacity.
• Perform planning, solutions and execution of projects as need arises.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all equipment used e.g. checking fluids, functional components, cleaning, tire changing, plow maintenance, broom/brush replacement, etc.
• 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.
• AXend Company training classes as required for position.
• Perform other duties as required and may be assigned

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL license and 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

The expected pay range is $23.00/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.