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Assistant Manager: Transportation (Non CDL) - Hourly

Vail Resorts
Keystone, CO, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026
💰 $70,000/yr($58,000/yr$70,000/yr)

About 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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