Lead Equipment Operations

Lead Equipment Operations

Location:

Leavenworth, WA, US

Shift Type:
Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Job Summary:

The Lead Equipment Operations will operate a variety of equipment, trucks, and tractors for 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: 18 years or older
• Housing Availability:
  Yes

• Free ski/mountain passes for employees and discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Free ski and snowboard lessons
• 40% retail discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Referral program

• Operate all equipment owned by the Metro District for street and utility repair, maintenance, snow removal, and construction of facilities.
• Perform all tasks for the group, including operations of the full range of heavy‑equipment vehicles.
• Organize and delegate daily workload of employees within the area of responsibility.
• Enforce policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Assist with scheduling staff for coverage of all positions.
• Provide year‑round training and guidance to staff.
• Fabricate and weld in an advanced capacity.
• Plan, devise solutions, and execute projects as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all equipment, including checking fluids, functional components, cleaning, tire changes, plow maintenance, and broom/brush replacements.
• Perform landscape maintenance activities such as watering, stake removal/installation, pruning, and irrigation maintenance.
• Perform unskilled, semi‑skilled, and skilled labor in support of normal work activities using shovels, rakes, jackhammers, power tools, mowers, and weed whips.
• Attend company training classes as required for the position.
• Perform other duties as required and may be assigned.

• Valid Class A CDL license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years heavy‑equipment experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent – required.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, understanding, and comprehending English – required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs – required.
• Ability to work 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.