Lead CDL Driver

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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:    

As a Lead Driver, it is your responsibility to execute the safe and efficient transportation of both guests and employees to and from designated pickup and drop-off locations, as well as maintain a friendly and positive attitude every day, with all guests and employees. Join our team in providing our guests an Experience of a Lifetime!   

Job Specifications:  

Starting Wage:  $25.45/hr - $33.93/hr   

Employment Type:  Winter Seasonal 2026/2027   

Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available  

Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age   

Housing Availability:  Yes  

Job 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   

Job Requirements:    

Valid US Driver’s License and clean driving record   

Able to lift up to 50 lbs   

Valid US Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B with air brake and passenger endorsement (obtained at own expense) - Required    

2 years prior experience in CDL required driving position – Required   

Current Medical Examination Report (valid for 2 years) - Required   

High School Diploma   

Must be 21 years of age or older   

Pre-employment drug test   

Current DOT medical certificate  

The expected pay range is $25.45/hr - $33.93/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  515485

Reference Date: 07/14/2026 

Job Code Function: Commercial Driving (CDL Required)