Manager: Fleet Maintenance
Vail Resorts · Breckenridge · $63,779–$91,113 (stated in the posting)
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 Epic 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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job 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
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
Responsible for the effective supervision and the daily operation of Breckenridge Resort Fleet Maintenance Shops and Technicians that maintain the snowcats, snowmobiles, buses, heavy equipment and rubber tire vehicles.
Reviews work orders, work progress, schedules, and priorities to ensure efficient and effective utilization of personnel and equipment. Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and makes arrangements for prompt services.
Assists with hiring, training and developing new and existing talent. Plans daily work schedules. Communicates and coordinate with other departments on repairs and status of equipment.
Makes recommendations as to the cost effectiveness of repairing, replacing or contracting repairs; performs procurement activities for outside repairs and services. Performs quality control to ensure work is correctly and safely completed; inspects work of employees for conformance to work plans and standard operating procedures. Prepares reports, work orders and documentation as required. Responds to customer requests, status updates and complaints; researches issues and resolves as appropriate.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $63,779.00 - $91,113.00 +annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordination of Work – Establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology.
- Actively reviews, monitors and analyzes maintenance activity, work orders and reports for accuracy, trends in repairs, equipment failures and, parts usage; to determine if corrective action is needed to minimize disruption on usage of equipment
- Responsible for carrying out effective preventative maintenance and repair programs, equipment safety programs and equipment/machinery utilization and service
- Assist in the selection of new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary
- Actively supports and develops ongoing skill building for Fleet Maintenance Technicians by providing training for skills enhancement.
- Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with employees, managers, representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, shop rules, environmental and safety procedures and applicable laws
- Review spare parts/maintenance supply inventory and coordinate with Parts Specialist regarding the purchasing of materials and supplies for maintenance services
- Be hands on and lead technicians by example
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Education:
- High School. Some College
- Automotive Technical School/Training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Experience:
- 8-10 Years Shop Experience
- Automotive/Heavy Equipment Maintenance –Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of vehicles, specialized equipment and small engines to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions and performing technical repairs as well as the operation maintenance of equipment.
- Basic technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics and fuel systems.
Supervisory Experience:
- 3-5 Years of lead or supervisory experience
Licenses/Accreditations:
- Colorado Drivers License, CDL License
- Advanced Vehicle Analyzers and On Board Computer Systems,
- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, fleet maintenance programs and related software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Language(s) Skill:
- Oral and Written English Proficiency
Other Requirements:
- Provide own tool box with extensive set of hand tools and Automotive testing equipment
- Judgement/Decision Making – Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions
- Communication – Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand to include preparation of reports and work orders. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner
Preferred Skills:
- Advanced Automotive Job Skills and Experience, Working Knowledge of a Fleet Maintenance Operation, Workload management
- Snowcat (Prinoth/Pisten Bully) and/or Heavy Equipment knowledge and experience
- Diesel Engine Experience
- Experience DOT requirements
- Ski Industry experience
The expected pay range is $63,779.00 - $91,113.00 +annual bonus. 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 518069
Reference Date: 10/02/2026
Job Code Function: Fleet Maintenance