Shuttle & Bus Driver

Sugar-Bowl-Ski-Resort; Norden (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 1000 hours

EAP

Free ski passes

50% dining discount

Free group lessons

Family lift ticket discounts

Lift ticket discounts at multiple ski/

Hotel discounts

Ski reciprocal programs

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort in California seeks safety-focused Shuttle/Bus Drivers to operate the resort shuttle, transport guests and employees, and perform light vehicle maintenance. You will contribute to guest experiences with friendly, professional service and strict safety standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling readiness, pre/post-trip inspections, logs, snow removal, tire chains, parking area duties, and providing resort information via mountain radio.

Qualifications

• Energetic, friendly with strong customer service skills.
• Valid Class B Driver’s License with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements.
• Must pass MVR background check with a clean driving history (no DUI in last 3 years).
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Must pass random and pre-employment drug tests.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments with traffic and weather.
• Courtesy and safety must be high priorities.

Responsibilities

• Begin work at the scheduled time.
• Operate shuttle vehicles safely to transport guests and employees for parking lot and other shuttle needs.
• Complete mandatory equipment checks and pre- and post-trip inspections; report deficiencies.
• Maintain driver’s log book for each trip.
• Perform snow removal including snow from roof, under and in front of vehicle, and berms.
• Install and repair tire chains and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Assist Parking Attendants to keep parking lots clean.
• Maintain interior cleanliness of the vehicle and manage trash.
• Adhere to posted speed limits and idle rules.
• Provide courteous guidance and resort information to guests.
• Communicate professionally via mountain radio.
• Provide excellent customer service in all weather conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-focused

Licensed Class B with Air Brakes &

Job description

• Base Pay $25.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category Transportation
• Employee Type 2B (Seas FT)

Contact information

Description

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking safety-focused and guest-oriented Shuttle/ Bus Drivers to operate the resort shuttle in a safe and reliable manner while performing minor vehicle maintenance as needed. You’ll provide transportation for guests and employees for the parking lot shuttle, employee shuttle, employee functions, groups, and special events. This role plays a key part in the guest experience, providing transportation around the resort while delivering excellent, friendly, and professional service. The ideal candidate is an experienced, licensed driver who takes pride in safety, courtesy, and creating a positive first and last impression for every guest.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are:

• Energetic, friendly, and outgoing with strong customer service skills
• Valid Class B Driver’s License with Air Brakes and Passenger endorsements
• Must be able to pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) background check, including a clean driving history with no DUI within the last 3 years.
• Current Medical Examiner’s Card
• Must be able to pass random and pre‑employment drug tests
• Ability to work in a sometimes high‑stress environment involving traffic, weather, and road conditions
• Must consider courtesy and safety high priorities

What You’ll do:

• Be ready to begin work at scheduled time
• Operate vehicles safely and provide transportation for guests and employees for the parking lot shuttle, employee shuttle, employee functions, groups, and special events
• Complete the mandatory equipment check and pre‑ and post‑trip inspections, and report any deficiencies to vehicle maintenance
• Complete driver’s log book for each bus trip
• Perform snow removal including snow from the roof, shoveling snow from under and in front of the vehicle, and berms
• Install and repair tire chains and perform minor maintenance, including cleaning, as needed
• Pick up trash as needed and assist Parking Attendants with keeping parking lots clean and free from trash
• Maintain cleanliness of the interior of the vehicle including floor, windows, and console; empty trash
• Adhere to all posted speed limits and never drive faster than conditions permit
• Adhere to the 5-minute idling rule whenever possible
• Act as a courtesy guide for guests; answer questions and provide general resort information
• Communicate via mountain radio in a professional manner using clear-text
• Be willing and able to provide excellent customer service to all guests and employees at all times, in all weather conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods while operating the shuttle (frequently, 3–6 hours per day)
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds, including guest luggage and equipment
• Bend, kneel, and reach to perform pre-trip inspections, install chains, and complete minor vehicle maintenance, with occasional squatting, climbing, crawling, and twisting
• Work outdoors in cold, snowy, and varying weather and road conditions for full shifts, including extreme temperatures and wetness
• Shovel and remove snow from the vehicle, roof, and surrounding areas as needed
• Use hands repetitively, with occasional grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and reaching above shoulder level
• Maintain constant use of sight and hearing
• Operate foot controls and vehicle pedals repetitively
• Walk on uneven ground, including snow, ice, and rocks
• Work around vehicles and maintenance equipment, with exposure to fuels, lubricants, refrigerant, and similar materials

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free ski and tubing passes for employees
• 50% off food at our restaurants
• Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends
• Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations
• Hotel discounts
• Employee ski reciprocal programs

Sugar Bowl Resort believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, hair, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.