Lead Equipment Operations
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 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: $23.00/hr - $30.61/hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities
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Operate all equipment owned by the Metro District for street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction of facilities.
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Performs all tasks for group, including operations of the full range of heavy equipment vehicles.
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Organizes and delegates daily workload of employees within area of responsibility.
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Enforces policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
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Assist with scheduling of staff for coverage of all positions.
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Provides year-round training and guidance to staff.
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Fabricate and weld in an advanced capacity.
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Perform planning, solutions and execution of projects as need arises.
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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.
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Perform landscape maintenance activities such as watering, stake removal / installation, pruning and irrigation maintenance.
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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.
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AXend Company training classes as required for position.
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Perform other duties as required and may be assigned
Job Requirements
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Valid Class A CDL license and clean driving record
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Minimum of 5 years heavy equipment experience
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High school diploma or equivalent - required
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Able to read, write, speak, understand and compre
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