Lead Equipment Operations

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

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.

• 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

• Operate all equipment owned by the Metro District for street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal and construction of facilities.
• Performs all tasks for group, including operations of the full range of heavy equipment vehicles.
• Organizes and delegates daily workload of employees within area of responsibility.
• Enforces policies, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling of staff for coverage of all positions.
• Provides year-round training and guidance to staff.
• Fabricate and weld in an advanced capacity.
• Perform planning, solutions and execution of projects as need arises.
• 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.
• Perform landscape maintenance activities such as watering, stake removal / installation, pruning and irrigation maintenance.
• 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.
• Attend Company training classes as required for position.
• Perform other duties as required and may be assigned.

• Valid Class A CDL license and clean driving record
• Minimum of 5 years heavy equipment experience
• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• Able to read, write, speak, understand and comprehend English fluently - required
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs - required
• Able to work in outdoors in an alpine environment

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.