Senior Manager: Fleet Maintenance

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: 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 between teams to support seasonal operational demands. Safety & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company safety regulations. Maintain adherence to DOT requirements, vehicle inspection standards, environmental regulations, and manufacturer maintenance recommendations. Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous safety improvement initiatives. Promote safe work practices and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the department. Asset Management & Capital Planning Develop and manage long-term fleet replacement strategies and lifecycle planning. Identify capital improvement opportunities and support equipment procurement decisions. Manage fleet maintenance budgets, operating expenses, parts inventories, and vendor contracts. Utilize maintenance management systems and data analytics to improve fleet performance and cost effectiveness. Vendor & Parts Management Establish and maintain relationships with equipment manufacturers, dealers, and service vendors. Oversee warranty programs, outsourced repairs, and vendor performance. Ensure effective parts inventory management to support operational readiness while controlling costs. Negotiate service agreements and procurement opportunities that deliver value to theorganization. Cross-Department Collaboration Partner with Transportation, Grooming, Mountain Operations, and Resort Leadership to align fleet maintenance priorities with operational needs. Support seasonal planning efforts and operational readiness initiatives. Serve as the primary fleet maintenance representative for strategic planning, capital projects, and operational improvement efforts. Ensure equipment availability supports guest experience, employee safety, and business objectives. Performance & Continuous Improvement Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for fleet reliability, maintenance compliance,safety, and cost management. Analyze maintenance trends and identify opportunities for process improvements. Drive initiatives that improve equipment uptime, technician productivity, and operational efficiency. Champion innovation, best practices, and technological advancements within fleet maintenance operations. Job Requirements: Success Measures Fleet availability and reliability Preventive maintenance compliance Safety performance and regulatory compliance Equipment lifecycle management Budget adherence and cost control Technician retention and development Operational readiness during peak winter and summer seasons Customer service support for transportation and mountain operations The expected pay range is $79,086.00 /yr - $112,981.00 /yr + 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.