Intermediate Equipment Operator

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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:

The Intermediate Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, trucks and tractors for the purpose of street and utility repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.   

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $26.00 - $33.50 / hour
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time 
  • Four fixed - 10 hours days with the possibility of overtime 
• Skill Level: Intermediate with Class A or B (CDL required)

Job Responsibilities: 

• Operate a variety of equipment and vehicles for the purpose of street and u&lity repair, maintenance, snow removal and facility upkeep of the Metro District en&&es.

• Provide year-round rou&ne maintenance for roads throughout the resort.

• Winter du&es include u&lizing skid steers, fork li4s, loaders and backhoes for snow removal.

• Summer du&es include repair and maintenance of signs and guard rails, pain&ng and crack sealing

• Perform un-skilled, semi-skilled and skilled labor in support of normal work ac&vi&es such as using shovels, rakes, jackhammers, power tools, mowers, weed whips, etc.

• Perform maintenance of signs, repairs and general maintenance.

• Beginner to immediate welding skills.

• Pick up and deliver a variety of materials such as top soil, road base, asphalt, water and other building maXer.

• Able to take direc&ons and work as part of a team.

• AXend Company training classes as required for posi&on.

• Perform other du&es as required and may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Valid Class A or B CDL - required
• Clean driving record - required
• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and comprehend English fluently - required • Able to li4 and carry 50 lbs. - required
• Able to work outdoors in an alpine environment

The expected pay range is $26.00 - $33.50. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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  505678
Reference Date: 10/21/2024 
Job Code Function: Equipment Ops