Equipment Operations

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 ProgramTo Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary (https://vailresorts.service-now.com/hrportal?id=knowledge&sysid=4a491bcbdb8b6b0091bb929adb9619fe)Job Summary:The Equipment Operator will operate a variety of equipment, trucks, and tractors for the purpose of mountain and utility repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.Job Specifications:

Expected Pay: $20.00 / hour

Shift & Schedule Availability: Part Time hours available

Skill Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

Provide routine maintenance to slopes and operate all equipment used by the Mt. Ops team including but not limited to Skid Steers, Forklifts and Backhoes.

Monitor all equipment and make sure that all issues are addressed promptly and communicated with Vehicle Maintenance.

Physical Labor will be required due to the broad scope of the jobs that will be done for the resort.

Work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, etc.

Take directions and work as part of a team.

Accurately troubleshoot equipment problems.

Plays a helpful role and constructive role in training of new and developing operators.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED - preferred

Valid Driver's License – required

Previous heavy equipment experience - required

Previous guest service experience - required

Read, Write, and Speak English fluently - required

Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical labor - required

Ability to work outside in a high alpine environment - required

Job Requirements:

At least 1-year heavy equipment experience - required

Experience using power tools - preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Able to read, write, speak, understand and comprehend English fluently

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Able to lift and carry 100lbs

The expected pay range is $20.00. 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 502957Reference Date: 07/18/2024Job Code Function: Equipment Ops