Vehicle Mechanic

Winter Park Resort

Skilled Heavy Machine Mechanic needed to maintain Winter Park's fleet – join our year-round team!

Winter Park: Denver’s closest ski resort, offering year-round mountain adventures.

Year-round
Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Vehicle Mechanic

Location
Winter Park, Colorado
Wages/Pay
$21.00 - $34.00 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: Nov 14, 2024

Perks & Benefits:

  • Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts

  • Discounted friends & family tickets

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees

  • 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%

  • Mental health resources for all employees

  • Food & beverage and retail discounts 

  • Onsite employee childcare based on availability

  • Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vehicle Mechanic's primary responsibilities are to repair, service, recondition, overhaul and maintain vehicles, equipment, and their components in the Winter Park Wheeled Fleet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs

  • Assist Master Mechanics as needed

  • Estimate expected repair time and costs

  • Complete work orders and other paperwork and repairs

  • Notify the appropriate department upon completion of repairs

  • Wear safety equipment

  • Maintain a clean and orderly workstation (shop)

  • Report and correct, if possible, unsafe conditions of vehicles, equipment, or shop

  • Complete work promptly with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

  • Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees

  • Perform other duties as directed

  • Assist vehicle and equipment users with mechanical and operational procedures

  • Update scheduled maintenance tags or notices

  • Keep current and well-informed on related topics in the field of vehicle/equipment maintenance

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED

Experience:

  • One-year formal training or demonstrated skill in any of the following:

  • auto mechanics

  • diesel mechanics

  • auto electrical systems

  • hydraulics

  • test equipment

  • basic welding

  • Two years on the job experience in any or all of the above.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current First Aid card is desirable

  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle  

  • All shop tools, equipment, and testing instruments

  • Computer analyzers

  • All area vehicles and equipment, over-snow vehicles, wheeled vehicles, chainsaws, and pumps

  • Gasoline and diesel engines

  • Power and hand tools

  • Arc and gas welder

  • Cutting torch

  • Paint sprayer

  • Precision and electrical instruments

  • Work order forms.

  • Earplugs, hearing protection

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

  • Stand, over 2/3 of the time.

  • Walk, 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

  • Sit, less than 1/3 of the time.

  • Move up to 75 lbs., 1/3 of the time (tracks, parts, oil barrels).

  • Carry 50 lbs. less than 1/3 of the time (parts).

  • Push/pull up to 75 lbs, 1/3 of the time.

  • Climb/hike, less than 1/3 of the time (ladders, stairs to parts room).

  • Balance on icy terrain, less than 1/3 of the time (outside repairs).

  • Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, over 2/3 of the time (repairs).

  • Reach/handle/finger/feel, over 2/3 of the time (small and large tools, parts).

  • Talk

  • ordinary, more than 2/3 of the time

  • over loud noise, 1/3 of the time

  • ordinary, more than 2/3 of the time

  • over loud noise, less than 1/3 of the time

  • Vision

    • average acuity/near, over 2/3 of the time

    • average acuity/far, less than 1/3 of the time

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above.  With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.


Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

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