CDL DRIVER

Job Details

Job Location:

Monarch Mountain - SALIDA, CO 81201

Salary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly

The CDL Driver is a fun and exciting way to join the on-mountain ski industry and the Monarch family. This department is an upbeat, active, and outdoor department that provides opportunities to earn and play in the mountains. Enjoy the on-mountain working environment then the perks of your complimentary Monarch Mountain Season Pass. This position requires an individual with a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License to drive Monarch’s 16+ passenger vehicles, primarily the Employee Shuttle and other vehicles as necessary.

• Drive Monarch’s large capacity (16+ passengers) buses, to include the Monarch Employee Shuttle Bus.
• Pick-up and drop-off passengers at the designated locations and at scheduled times, as applicable.
• Drive other Monarch passenger vehicles as necessary.
• Responsible for the proper operation, cleanliness and ridership of assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for filling out vehicle operations log as required, and properly reporting any operating issues.
• Oversee riders’ behavior in accordance with the Employee Handbook (Shuttle Conduct); report questionable rider conduct to your manager.
• Observe all posted speed limits, road signage and road requirements.
• Clean Shuttle buses on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations.

• Ability to maintain a good attitude and professional appearance, and work well with guests and other employees.
• Awareness of surroundings and the ability to identify and respond to situational needs.
• Great customer service skills.
• Can handle fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• Ability to maintain a good attitude and work well with other employees as a team.
• Must be honest, dependable and have a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours during the business day including mornings, evenings or split shifts, and any days of the week (including weekends and holidays)

• Minimum Age: 25
• 6 years driving experience
• Legal citizen of the United States or possess other proper work permit authentication.
• High School Diploma or GED required, college degree preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License, and a good, company insurable driving record is required.
• Current Colorado CDL-B license with P2 endorsement, and a Monarch insurable driving record.
• Current DOT physical card.
• Must pass an Alcohol/Drug screening.
• Must know how to properly drive passenger vehicles in very adverse winter conditions and on steep mountain passes.
• Must be available by phone while on duty.
• Requires working at high elevation (up to 12,000’), with extended exposure to adverse weather conditions, such as severe cold, heavy snowfall, rain, strong winds and intense sun.

Winter Seasonal

• Compensation:
  Proposed hiring rate starts at $27.00 (actual pay will be adjusted based on experience).
• Benefits:
  Monarch Season Pass and many more! (Reference the employee handbook and department manual for explanation of additional benefits)

November 1, 2026.

This Job Description is not an employment contract. This position is “at-will,” which means that Monarch may terminate an employee who holds this position at any time, with or without “cause,” and with or without notice. Similarly, an employee who holds this position is free to resign at any time. Monarch requests a courtesy two-week advanced notice of intent to resign.

Individuals with disabilities that seek reasonable accommodation(s) to allow them to perform the essential functions of this position should contact the Human Resource Manager to initiate an interactive process to determine whether an accommodation is appropriate and reasonable given all circumstances presented.