Vehicle Maintenance - Experienced Vehicle Mechanic, Level 2 or 3 - Full-Time, Year-Round

Experienced Vehicle Mechanic, Level 2 or 3

Full-time, year-round position with a schedule of five days per week in winter and four days per week in summer. Early morning shifts are required for snow removal, and weekends and holidays are required during the winter season based on assigned work schedules. Pay ranges from $27.00 to $37.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Join our family-owned ski area and our vehicle maintenance team who keep the wheels on the buses, the snowcats on the trails, and the snow out of the parking lots – among other things!

The experienced vehicle maintenance mechanic independently diagnoses, repairs, and maintains Loveland Ski Area's diverse fleet of buses, snowcats, heavy equipment, snowmobiles, ATVs/UTVs, trailers, and support vehicles. This position performs advanced troubleshooting, mentors less experienced mechanics, and participates in snow stake assessments and snow removal operations to support safe and efficient mountain operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability and operational readiness through technical expertise, quality workmanship, and a commitment to safety.

Every employee is responsible for providing a positive experience for our guests and employees, with safety and fun as our top priorities.

Essential functions include independently diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and diesel emissions systems, performing advanced preventive maintenance and major component repairs, troubleshooting and resolving difficult equipment failures, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to apprentices and mechanic 1 employees, participating in early morning snow stake assessments and independently operating snow removal equipment, maintaining accurate work orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, repair documentation, ensuring compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, environmental regulations, and applicable diesel emissions standards, coordinating with vendors, manufacturers, and outside repair facilities regarding parts, repairs, warranty claims, and technical support, and assisting other departments with projects, operational support, and special assignments as business needs dictate.

Level 3 mechanic will perform all of the above and will also perform more advanced/complex maintenance, leading major repairs, overhauls, fabrication projects and component replacements; inspect the work of others and recommend correction actions; and will provide field leadership, as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum of three (3) years for Level 2, and five (5) years for Level 3 of progressively responsible experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on fleet vehicles, diesel engines, heavy equipment, buses, or related mechanical systems, or an equivalent combination of technical education, vocational training, military service, and related experience. Preferred AAS in mechanical technologies or two years experience as a shop or field mechanic.

Demonstrated experience independently troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and cooling system issues on a variety of vehicles and equipment. Experience performing major component repairs, including engine, transmission, hydraulic, and drivetrain systems. Experience utilizing computerized diagnostic equipment, manufacturer service information, electronic repair manuals, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Experience performing preventive maintenance planning and identifying equipment deficiencies to improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime.

Experience operating and maintaining snow removal equipment, heavy equipment, or similar equipment is preferred. Experience mentoring, training, or providing technical guidance to less experienced mechanics, is preferred. Experience maintaining or repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, such as buses, pickup trucks, heavy equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles, ATVs/UTVs, trailers, or similar equipment is strongly preferred. Possession of (or ability to obtain) a valid Colorado Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record.

Advanced mechanical aptitude with the ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and cooling system issues on a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. Thorough knowledge of preventive maintenance principles, equipment reliability practices, and manufacturer-recommended service procedures. Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, welding equipment, precision measuring instruments, and computerized diagnostic equipment.

Ability to respond effectively to equipment failures and changing operational priorities in a…