Lead Equipment Operator

 

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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 Program

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary:

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

 

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.76/hr  
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  
• Shift Type: Full Time 10:00 pm - 08:30am
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: Yes 

 

Job Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment owned by the Metro District for street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction of facilities. 
• Performs all tasks for group, including operations of the full range of heavy equipment vehicles. 
• Organizes and delegates daily workload of employees within area of responsibility. 
• Enforces policies, procedures and safety guidelines. 
• Assist with scheduling of staff for coverage of all positions. 
• Provides year-round training and guidance to staff. 
• Fabricate and weld in an advanced capacity. 
• Perform planning, solutions and execution of projects as need arises. 
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all equipment used e.g. checking fluids, functional components, cleaning, tire changing, plow maintenance, broom/brush replacement, etc. 
• Perform landscape maintenance activities such as watering, stake removal / installation, pruning and irrigation maintenance. 
• Perform un-skilled and semi-skilled and skilled labor in support of normal work activities such as using shovels, rakes, jackhammers, power tools, mowers, weed whips, etc. 
• AXend Company training classes as required for position. 
• Perform other duties as required and may be assigned

 

Job Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL license and clean driving record 
• Minimum of 5 years heavy equipment experience 
• High school diploma or equivalent - required 
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and comprehend English fluently - required 
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs - required 
• Able to work in outdoors in an alpine environment

 

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $29.76/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

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