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Equipment Operations

Vail Resorts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2025
💰 $40,000/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 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 January 20th 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 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 re

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