Assistant Manager: Transportation (Non CDL) - Hourly
Vail ResortsAbout the role
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:
The Transportation Department is seeking an experienced, people-focused leader to serve as Assistant Manager of Transportation. This role is responsible for developing frontline leaders, supporting operational readiness, and ensuring administrative, staffing, and compliance functions are executed at a high level. The Assistant Manager acts as a key resource for Team Leads and Lead Drivers, balancing people leadership, cross-department coordination, and administrative ownership to deliver safe, reliable, and guest-focused transportation services.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $28.50 - $35.00
- Employment Type: Year Round (11-month)
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
Department Leader
- Owns day-to-day departmental leadership in partnership with the Base Experience Manager; supports staffing strategy, coverage planning, and continuity of operations across all shifts; sets clear expectations and reinforces accountability at all leadership levels.
People Leader
- Directly manages Team Leads and/or Lead Drivers; drives coaching, feedback, and performance management; supports leadership development and succession planning; ensures consistent application of standards, policies, and corrective action.
Operational Oversight
- Provides high-level operational oversight; serves as escalation point for service disruptions, designing training program, and staffing challenges; ensures alignment with safety standards, service expectations, and company values.
Administrator
- Owns schedule making, timekeeping oversight, reporting, compliance documentation, and departmental trackers; ensures accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness; informs budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting needs.
Resource Mindset
- Acts as a problem-solving resource for frontline leaders; removes barriers to execution by aligning staffing, equipment, training, and information; prioritizes work based on operational impact and risk.
Stakeholder Management
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal partners including Vehicle Maintenance, Mountain Dispatch, Parking, Ski & Ride School, Conference Sales, and Base Area Operations; ensures transportation services align with broader resort needs.
Compliance &
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