Senior Manager: Fleet Maintenance
Vail ResortsCreate 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 The Senior Manager, Fleet Maintenance is responsible for leading all fleet maintenance operations across the resort, overseeing a diverse inventory of buses, trucks, rubber-tired vehicles, snowcats,grooming equipment, snowmobiles, UTVs, and specialty mountain equipment. The role is accountable for ensuring fleet reliability, asset preservation, regulatory compliance, preventivemaintenance programs, capital planning, and team development. This position directly supervises two Assistant Managers who oversee separate maintenance facilities: Mid-Mountain Shop: Snowcats, grooming equipment, snowmobiles, UTVs, and specialized mountain vehicles. Lower Shop: Buses, trucks, fleet vehicles, and other rubber-tired equipment. The Senior Manager partners with Mountain Operations, Transportation, Grooming, Public Safety,and other operational teams to ensure fleet assets are available and performing at the highest levelsthroughout the year. Job Specifications Starting Wage: $79,086.00 /yr - $112,981.00 /yr + 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 Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop Assistant Managers, Lead Technicians, Mechanics, and support staff across two maintenance facilities. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Support recruiting, training, succession planning, and performance management initiatives. Establish clear performance expectations and development opportunities for maintenance teams. Fleet Operations & Maintenance Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all fleet assets, including buses,trucks, snowcats, grooming equipment, snowmobiles, UTVs, and other specialty vehicles. Ensure fleet readiness to support daily mountain and transportation operations. Monitor equipment utilization, reliability, downtime, and maintenance costs to drive operational efficiency. Establish maintenance standards, inspection protocols, and repair procedures that maximize equipment lifespan and performance. Multi-Shop Oversight Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for both the Mid-Mountain and Lower Shop maintenance facilities. Coordinate staffing, resources, inventory, and work priorities across locations. Ensure consistency in maintenance practices, documentation, and safety standards between shops. Promote collaboration and communication betw…