Advanced Equipment Operator

Job overview

The Advanced Equipment Operator role is onsite in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The listed pay range is $27.00–$38.27 per hour. This winter-seasonal position supports Vail Resorts’ mountain operations, including street and utility repair, maintenance, and facility construction. The operator runs equipment, trucks, and tractors and helps maintain resort infrastructure. By monitoring equipment, reporting issues, and performing maintenance and repair work, the role supports safe and effective mountain operations.

What you'll do

• Operate equipment used by the Mountain Operations team
• monitor equipment and promptly communicate issues to Vehicle Maintenance
• perform physical labor for resort operations
• maintain signs and perform repairs and general maintenance
• troubleshoot equipment problems
• take direction and work as part of a team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

advanced equipment operator

winter seasonal 2026/2027

full-time hours

south lake tahoe ca

vail resorts

$27–$38.27/hour

heavy equipment

class a or b cdl

mountain operations

equipment maintenance

housing available

ski passes

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free employee passes and ski lessons
• discounts on lodging, food, gear, and shuttles
• 401(k)
• employee assistance program
• training and professional development
• referral program.

Why this role

Winter seasonal 2026/2027; full-time hours are available. Requires at least one year of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and a Class A or B CDL. Housing is available. Benefits listed include free employee passes and ski lessons, discounts, 401(k), employee assistance, training, and referral program.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Skiing Facilities. Sector: 71.