Environmental Agent
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 June 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 Environmental Operations department is looking for a motivated individual to join our team, and help us follow through on our dedication to preserving our unrivaled mountain environment.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $22.92/hr
- Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
- Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting in coordinating and the waste recycling and compost programs.
- Handling, sorting, and transporting large quantities of recyclable and compostable materials from the ski area operations to staging areas, and to the Eagle County Recycling Facility.
- Repairing, maintaining, and cleaning recycling receptacles throughout the year.
- Assisting departments with trash removal in all base areas.
- Maintaining guest facing recycling receptacles.
- Providing education regarding recycling programs and environmental initiatives to guests and employees on a regular basis.
- Assisting in implementing new environmental programs within the company.
- Working with other departments to build and maintain cohesive working relationships.
- Assist with the compost program.
- Take the initiative to improve the efficiency of the department
- Ability to lead projects.
- Assist with training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Valid driver's license - required.
- Must be able to drive oversize trucks and be comfortable operating vehicles in tight areas such as loading docks, parking lots, etc.
- Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload successfully.
- Must be able to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.
- Able to work outside in all weather conditions - required.
- Able to perform manual labor, lift 75 lbs, and handle or move 125lbs - required.
- Strong work ethic - required.
- Strong environmental background - required.
The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $22.92/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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