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 the Base Area Operator, you will perform critical operations in the base area to deliver an incredible arrival experience for our guests. It is a great opportunity to perform a variety of different work through the day ensuring great service and smooth operations of the resort.
Job Specifications:
Sarting Wage: $20.00/hr
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
Shift Type: Part Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in all base area operations which may include and is not limited to parking, scanning, or grounds maintenance at the base of the resort (inclusive of snow removal in the winter).
Act as a flexible labor force for various projects and events.
Janitorial duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Follow procedures and guidelines to stay safe and keep your team safe – your safety is our priority.
Comfortable working both inside and outside in seasonal environments.
Ability to lift 50 Lb. (22.6 Kg.)
Ability to work standing on your feet and performing physical work consistently.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
A Base Area Operator team member is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following:
Mountain Activities
Retail Rental operations
Food and Beverage Support
Ticket sales or scanning
Lift Operations
Guest Services
The expected pay range is $20.00/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 512932
Reference Date: 12/17/2025
Job Code Function: Roads and Parking
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