Transportation Lead Driver

Vail Resorts•Truckee, CA

2d•$23 - $30

About The Position

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 Summary: As a PM Lead driver it is your responsibility to ensure provision of safe and timely transportation services. Lead drivers will oversee day-to-day operations, our CDL training program, and our Driver Qualification Files (DQFs). They are responsible for leading by example and enforcing policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Leads provide training and guidance to staff, address safety issues, and notify more senior management as required. They may also be required to resolve guest issues and concerns and coordinate with dispatch, other departments, and outside agencies as needed. Leads will be able to perform all tasks for which our work group is responsible, including dispatch and driving, as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement required
Must be 21 years of age or older
At least 2 years minimum commercial driving experience at Northstar or other equivalent employer
Must have demonstrated the ability to communicate and work well with the public and others inside and outside of the department

Responsibilities

Train new drivers in: safety and guest service responsibilities, geographic routes and vehicles used to service locations, and applicable local, state and federal regulations in a consistently positive and constructive manner.
Train new drivers up to and including CA and NV DMV CDL B/P standards.
Accountable for observing and evaluating drivers’ operating behaviors and compliance with all company guidelines and DOT federal regulations.
Be a role model for all drivers and an excellent representative of the company by adhering to and supporting all company safety programs and initiatives.
Previous exemplary driving performance at Northstar or equivalent driving experience.
Organize retraining program for drivers immediately following any safety incident or observed driving violation.
Develop corrective action plan, provide constructive feedback, reinforce our driving best practices.
Facilitate resort-wide safe driving course to educate employees on basic vehicle operation, safety guidelines, and resort policies and procedures while operating a company vehicle.
Maintain organized driver files and complete training checklist for new drivers during the on-boarding process.
Ability to fill in as a supervisor, driver and/or dispatcher if needed.
Guide operations in the field by directing drivers to effectively meet expectations of our volume-based operating plan.
Flexible working hours.
Other duties as assigned.

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
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