Job Description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, 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.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, FREE Employee housing, an easy and affordable meal plan, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Other Employee Benefits

• Paid SICK time
• Paid PTO after 500 hrs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

The Environmental Operations department is looking for a motivated individual to join our team, and help us follow through on our dedication to preserving our unrivaled mountain environment. 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $17.75/hr 
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting in coordinating and the waste recycling and compost programs.  
• Handling, sorting, and transporting large quantities of recyclable and compostable materials from the ski area operations to staging areas, and to the Eagle County Recycling Facility.  
• Repairing, maintaining, and cleaning recycling receptacles throughout the year.  
• Assisting departments with trash removal in all base areas. 
• Maintaining guest facing recycling receptacles.
• Providing education regarding recycling programs and environmental initiatives to guests and employees on a regular basis.
• Assisting in implementing new environmental programs within the company.
• Working with other departments to build and maintain cohesive working relationships.
• Assist with the compost program.
• Take the initiative to improve the efficiency of the department
• Ability to lead projects.
• Assist with training.
• Other duties as assigned.   

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver's license - required.
• Must be able to drive oversize trucks and be comfortable operating vehicles in tight areas such as loading docks, parking lots, etc. 
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload successfully.
• Must be able to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions - required.
• Able to perform manual labor, lift 75 lbs, and handle or move 125lbs - required.
• Strong work ethic - required.
• Strong environmental background - required.

What's In It For You?

• FREE Dormitory Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
• FREE Wi-Fi
• FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
• FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
• FREE Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls, Employee Gyms (Climbing Wall at JLL) and watersports equipment.
• 40% retail discounts plus online ProDeals
• 20% grocery and restaurant discounts
• $112/week Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria (mandatory for dorm residents, optional for RVers, FREE for Salary roles)

Before you apply, visit for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.

We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as FREE dormitory housing.

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.

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.

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