Truckee, CA, US
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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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Job Summary:
The Parking and Transportation Department is looking for a goal oriented, ambitious and self-starting leader that wants to mold the staff of drivers into a strong peer group, transform the department by bringing innovative ideas and support the culture of safety in line with enjoyment of the job. This Lead position will not only have an opportunity to discuss management of the department with the Assistant and Senior Managers but will be given the autonomy to make decisions, discuss route planning and help train drivers to ensure that they are following the DOT standards.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $30.26/hr
Employment Type: Year Round
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Two-week Training program for all new drivers
Open and Close shifts
Lead morning meetings with resort information, safety focus, etc.
Driving one of the buses when necessary.
Maintaining a positive and friendly culture with all transportation employees.
Greeting drivers when they arrive in the morning and prepare them for the day's tasks.
Making sure drivers have closed out their buses and refueled at the end of the day.
Keeping the break room and surrounding areas clean.
Providing leadership for staff on a daily basis.
Dispatching buses to different routes when needed based on guest and traffic demand.
Maintaining fleet of company trucks for driver use. (make sure they are fueled, clean and working with Vehicle Maintenance to keep serviced)
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have a CDL and 2 years of driving larger vehicles with a capacity of 16 passengers on public roadways- preferred OR at least 2 years of Team Lead or Supervisor experience
Excellent personal, organizational and communication skills
Dedicated to the guest experience
Interested in career development and leadership opportunities
Strong work ethic
Understand DOT pre/post trip checklists
Able to dispatch during heavy traffic periods on town/resort roadways
Must have a Valid Driver’s License & Satisfactory Driving Record (in accordance with VR Drivers Policy)
High school diploma or equivalent
Post offer background check approval
Able to pass a pre-employment and random drug screening
The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $30.26/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 509362
Reference Date: 07/04/2025
Job Code Function: Driving
Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Elk Grove
