Lead CDL Driver

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 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

As a Lead Driver, it is your responsibility to execute the safe and efficient transportation of both guests and employees to and from designated pickup and drop-off locations, as well as maintain a friendly and positive attitude every day, with all guests and employees. Join our team in providing our guests an Experience of a Lifetime!

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $25.45/hr - $33.93/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:

• Leading your team to accomplish daily goals
• Adheres to all safe driving regulations and standards
• Directs day to day work within transportation function
• Enforces policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Addresses safety issues and notifies senior management
• May resolve guest issues and concerns
• Coordinates with dispatch supervisor and operations manager and other departments and outside agencies as needed
• Thoroughly familiar with all areas of transportation and functions
• Obey all laws of the highway and drive in a defensive manner
• Fill out daily reports and notify the manager of any bus difficulties
• Assist passengers to ensure they are properly seated
• Handles passenger emergencies and disruptions
• Safely transport small and large groups of people on and off property to various assigned locations
• Maintain and clean buses
• Report maintenance problems
• Install and remove tire chains as needed
• Other duties as assigned
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Job Requirements:

• Valid US Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid US Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B with air brake and passenger endorsement (obtained at own expense) - Required
• 2 years prior experience in CDL required driving position – Required
• Current Medical Examination Report (valid for 2 years) - Required
• High School Diploma
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Pre-employment drug test
• Current DOT medical certificate

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  515729
Reference Date: 07/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Commercial Driving (CDL Required)