Lead CDL Driver — Free Ski Passes & Growth

Vail Resorts; Kirkwood (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

Ski lessons for employees

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring a Lead Driver for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 in the United States. The role focuses on safe, efficient transportation of guests and employees to and from pickup/drop-off locations, while maintaining a friendly attitude.

Starting wage ranges between $25.45 and $33.93 per hour with full-time hours available. Applicants must hold a valid US driver’s license, CDL Class A or B with air brake and passenger endorsement, and must meet medical and age requirements.

Qualifications

• Valid US Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 2 years prior experience in CDL required driving position.
• Current Medical Examination Report (valid for 2 years).
• High School Diploma.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment drug test.
• Current DOT medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Leading your team to accomplish daily goals.
• Adheres to all safe driving regulations and standards.
• Directs day to day work within transportation function.
• Enforces policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Addresses safety issues and notifies senior management.
• May resolve guest issues and concerns.
• Coordinates with dispatch supervisor and operations manager and other departments and outside agencies as needed.
• Thoroughly familiar with all areas of transportation and functions.
• Obey all laws of the highway and drive in a defensive manner.
• Fill out daily reports and notify the manager of any bus difficulties.
• Assist passengers to ensure they are properly seated.
• Handles passenger emergencies and disruptions.
• Safely transport small and large groups of people on and off property to various assigned locations.
• Maintain and clean buses.
• Report maintenance problems.
• Install and remove tire chains as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid US Driver's License

Clean driving record

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring a Lead Driver for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 in the United States. The role focuses on safe, efficient transportation of guests and employees to and from pickup/drop-off locations, while maintaining a friendly attitude.

Starting wage ranges between $25.45 and $33.93 per hour with full-time hours available. Applicants must hold a valid US driver’s license, CDL Class A or B with air brake and passenger endorsement, and must meet medical and age requirements.