Experienced Trail Maintenance Crew

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.

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
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• 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:

Join the Summer Trail Crew to support two key areas of mountain maintenance: improving and maintaining gladded ski trails, and completing vegetation management in alignment with Fire Smart practices. This is a field-based, physically demanding role requiring comfort with chainsaw operation, hiking in steep and challenging terrain, and working safely as part of a small team.

Job Specifications: 

• Expected Pay Range: $22.00/hr - $28.43/hr
• Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time
• Skill Level: Advanced
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Gladded Ski Trail Maintenance
  • Remove new growth, deadfall, and brush to ensure a safe and great ski/ride experience
  • Use chainsaws to buck and limb trees as needed for guest safety and trail quality
  • Hike and work across steep, uneven terrain in remote areas of the mountain
• Vegetation & Fire Smart Work
  • Perform vegetation control in overgrown areas to maintain summer access and reduce fire risk
  • Support FireSmart projects through ladder fuel reduction, brush thinning, and selective tree removal
• Ensure safe tool operation and compliance with environmental best practices
• Maintain and perform routine maintenance on tools and chainsaws
• Assist the crew with other duties as assigned
• Follow and perform all company and departmental policies and safety procedures

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 509074
Reference Date: 06/10/2025
Job Code Function: Trail Maintenance