Manager Vehicle Maintenance

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:

Our year-round Vehicle Maintenance team executes safety best practices to the best of our ability, as well as maintain a fun, friendly, and positive attitude every day, with all guests and employees. We are an internal based guest service department; we want to make sure we leave our customers with a positive experience. The primary objective of this role is to plan, organize and manage the operation of the Vehicle Maintenance program in its entirety. This leader will also hire, train, supervise and provide overall staff development as well as plan, implement, and monitor budgets. This exciting year-round career opportunity includes competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, a dynamic resort based work environment, and a flexible time off plan.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $61,286 - $82,500 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Our Fleet:

• • Snowcats
  • Snowmobiles
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Light Duty Trucks
  • Shuttle and Transit Buses
  • Small Engine Equipment

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire resort fleet, which includes snow cats, snowmobiles, snow blowers, trucks, UTVs, heavy equipment, and other equipment to ensure optimal maintenance, utilization, and rotation of vehicles and equipment
• Ensure a prioritized and cohesive process of vehicle and equipment repairs with rapid turnaround, and ensures that quality control procedures are in place and followed
• Manage and oversee all staff within the department, with a focus on hiring and training, the enforcement of policies and procedures, performance management, documentations, and safety procedures
• Develop and manage the departmental and capital budgets to ensure best possible levels of fleet readiness by preparing analysis and strategies to best develop capital requests for the optimal rotation and disposal of all equipment fleets
• Maintain compliance, safety, updated training, DOT, OSHA, Hazmat, SDS, and fuel storage readiness for a year-round operation
• Build strong, positive relationships with key stakeholders outside the sphere of direct reports
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance operations in regard to scheduling and tracking of work
• Prior supervisory experience with strong management skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license / clean DMV record
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly

Preferred:

• Automotive Technical School/Training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Automotive/Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, specialized equipment and small engines to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions and performing technical repairs as well as the operation maintenance of equipment

The expected pay range is $61,286 - $82,500 + annual bonus. 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  511566
Reference Date: 09/12/2025 
Job Code Function: Fleet Maintenance