Lead Lift Mechanics

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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: 

This position is a highly skilled person with experience in operating and maintaining all types of equipment in their areas of responsibility. Primary responsibility is to insure the safe and reliable mechanical operation of lifts with emphasis on proficiency

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Must be proficient with a variety of tools both hand and electric, high knowledge of hydraulics.
• Responsible for following the company’s safety and department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for performing all routine and assigned maintenance procedures under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager and senior mechanics.
• Responsible for recording all information of work performed on lifts and submitting to lift dispatch in a timely manner.
• Responsible for assuring that the Maintenance Director/ Manager, and dispatch is immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, observations or system malfunctions.
• Assist in ongoing training of maintenance/operational personnel.
• Assist managers in scheduling of personnel.
• Must be responsible for the complete maintenance of a group of lifts. 
• Must review all squawks generated relating to the tramways for which you are responsible for. This includes a visual inspection after work is complete.
• Ensuring all lifts under your supervision are in compliance with ANSI, Utah Tramway, and Vail Resorts policies and regulations.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the personnel reporting to you are in compliance with all Vail Associates, Inc. regulations and policies
• To be the working Team lead mechanic and manage the mechanics over a group of no more than 7 aerial tramways and other surface lifts as assigned.
• Assist in the tracking of the maintenance budget for your group of lifts.
• Must maintain reasonable levels of spare parts to ensure full repair capability.
• Responsible for recording all information of work performed on lifts and submitting to lift records in a timely manner.
• Respond, as assigned, to lift failures to productively resolve these situations in a timely manner.
• Keep an up to date failure analysis.

Job Requirements: 

Must meet the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years Lift Maintenance experience
• 3 years proven competency in general mechanics
• Previous leadership role experience
• Valid drivers license
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Fluent in all aspects of the English language
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently at heights
• Intermediate or better ski or snowboarding ability. 

The expected pay range is $25.45/hr - $33.93/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 518187
Reference Date: 10/08/2026 
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance