What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Vehicle Maintenance position at Kirkwood Mountain Resort?
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
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 December 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
To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
Our Vehicle Maintenance team executes safety best practices to the best of our ability, as well as maintaining a fun, friendly, and positive attitude every day, with all guests and employees. We are an internal-based guest service department; we want to make sure we leave our customers with a positive experience. This role provides maintenance and repair services for our state-of-the-art fleet.
Job Specifications:
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Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $28.55/hr
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Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
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Shift Type: Full Time hours available
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Housing Availability: Yes
Our Fleet:
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Snowcats
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Snowmobiles
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Heavy Equipment
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Light Duty Trucks
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Shuttle and Transit Buses
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Small Engine Equipment
Job Responsibilities:
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Trains and instructs personnel in the safe operation of fleet equipment such as overhead cranes, vehicle maintenance lifts, measurement and diagnostic equipment, forklifts and hand tools.
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Diagnoses and performs major repairs and overhauls to gasoline and diesel engines, inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, cleans, adjusts and installs fuel, ignition, electrical, cooling system, hydraulic system parts and/or controls, and welding.
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Diagnoses and performs electrical, hydraulic and other repairs in the field.
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Inspects, services and repairs vehicle braking systems; diagnoses, repairs and maintains vehicle air brakes, hydraulic systems and associated power take-off equipment.
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Supports the professional growth and development of employees across all levels of the organization.
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Engages around priorities to foster engagement, collaboration, and results.
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Adhere and promote company safety policies and programs.
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Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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Experience in Automotive, Truck, Heavy Equipment, Fleet diagnostics and repair.
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Ability to analyze complex vehicle and equipment problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt appropriate courses of action.
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Must have a valid driver’s license / pass internal MVR review.
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Must have own tools and be willing to purchase more as necessary.
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Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $28.55/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.
Requisition ID 509996
Reference Date: 07/17/2025
Job Code Function: Fleet Maintenance
Salary : $23 - $29
