Skilled Vehicle Maintenance

Vail Resorts; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Employee discounts on lodging and gear

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional de

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in South Lake Tahoe, CA is hiring for winter 2026/27 for roles including Cooks, Drivers, Instructors and more. This seasonal posting highlights earning potential and employee benefits, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a mountain operations setting.

Starting pay ranges from $22.99 to $27.05 per hour. Roles are Summer Seasonal 2026 with full-time hours and opportunities for growth through Epic Service training and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Vehicle maintenance experience and mechanical aptitude are required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and work in a mountain environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain fleet vehicle parts inventories, including parts purchasing.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on a variety of mountain fleet vehicles with guidance from Intermediate and Advanced Mechanics.
• Communicate with both internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Be part of a team-oriented shop in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by being an active participant in a safety-oriented shop culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Vehicle maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

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

This position performs basic preventative maintenance on all types of mountain fleet vehicles with guidance and direction of more skilled mechanics.This role also collaborates with the Parts Lead to manage andmaintainvehicle parts inventories. We are looking for an individual that has a mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn and grow.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage:$22.99/hr - $27.05/hr

Employment Type:Summer Seasonal 2026

Shift Type:Full Timehours available

Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability:No

Our Fleet:

Snowcats

Light Duty Trucks

Shuttleand TransitBuses

Small Engine Equipment

Job Responsibilities

Manage andmaintainfleetvehicle parts inventories, including partspurchasing.

Perform basic maintenance tasks on a variety of mountain fleet vehicles with guidance from Intermediate and Advanced Mechanics.

Communicate with both internal and external customers ina timelyand professional manner.

Ability to be part of ateam-orientedshop in a fast-paced work environment.

Demonstrate a commitment to safety by being an active participant in asafety-orientedshop culture.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Vehicle maintenance experience, especially with types of vehicles in our fleet,or mechanical aptitude.

Must have a valid driver’s license / clean DMV record.

Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

The expected pay range is$22.99/hr - $27.05/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.