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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 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:

We’re looking for team members whose legendary attention to detail and commitment to phenomenal service comes naturally. Pursue a lifestyle that will elevate your expectation of what work can look like. Nothing is too big or too small for the staff to bravely pursue and elevate the expectations of the guest. Do you possess a calling for delivering world-class events and amenities? Then Crested Butte Mountain is for you. www.vailresortscareers.com

The primary job responsibility of the Lift Mechanic is to perform all facets of maintenance and repairs on our system of lifts to ensure the safe and reliable transportation of our guests.  Safety is paramount and a high level of awareness relating to safety is required.  Please apply to join our team today!

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $22.99/hr - $27.05/hr 

• Employment Type: Year Round 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No 

The Entry Lift Mechanic responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Adheres to Vail Resorts Health & Safety as well as Lift Maintenance department policies and procedures
• Reliable and punctual attendance is a primary function of this position
• The ability to apply one’s self to learning about unique mechanical systems
• Ability to perform work with minimal supervision and work effectively under pressure
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance and repairs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Performs work within ANSI and Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board standards
• Documents all work performed per established processes to ensure regulatory compliance
• Informs Lift Maintenance management and Lift Dispatch for all unusual equipment conditions, observations, and incidents
• Responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of lift maintenance shops and lift terminals
• Safely operates vehicles, snowmobiles, and other vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent – required
• Some mechanical or industrial maintenance experience – required
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools as well as shop equipment – required
• Possess a valid US driver's license – required
• Proficient on computers, including Microsoft applications – required
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English – required
• Able to work at heights up to 100 Feet – required
• Able to work in a variety of outdoor mountain weather conditions – required
• Able to work weekends and holidays – required
• Able to work unscheduled overtime as needed – required
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs – required
• Able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment – required
• Able to stand for up to 4 hours during a shift without sitting – required

The expected pay range is $22.99/hr - $27.05/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  516188
Reference Date: 07/25/2026 
Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance