Experienced Mechanic - Year Round - Full Time in Craig, Colorado
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Slope Maintenance Mechanic
Year Round Steamboat
- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.
BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
- Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
- Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
* to rest, relax and recharge - Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
- Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
- Free regional bus pass
POSITION SUMMARY The Slope Maintenance Department is hiring level 1, 2, and 3 Mechanics. If you have a solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, we are interested in speaking with you! Our resort operates multiple types of vehicles, including snowcats, snowmobiles, rangers, and trucks. During your interview you will be placed according to your current skill set and certifications held. This will also determine your starting wage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - ALL MECHANICS
- Repair equipment, vehicles, snowmobiles, small engines in accordance with S SRC quality and efficiency standards under direction by management and higher level technicians
- Service equipment daily - vehicles, snowcats, snowmobiles, small engines - diagnose and repair vehicle systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, hydraulics, etc. to specification following direction by management.
- Repair orders - work on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with standards. Check completed repair order for accuracy.
- Work with other departments - explain mechanical diagnosis and required repairs in a non-technical manner to internal customers (other departments).
- Follow proper tracking procedures. Complete repair orders for maintenance work performed. Adapt to varying tasks according to changing volume and business needs.
- Perform maintenance in a timely manner to ensure continued operation of equipment.
- Fueling
- Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in order to stay current with rapidly changing technology.
- Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
- Must have own tools
- Must continually demonstrate a willingness and motivation to learn and develop the job skills that are specific to the types of equipment that must be maintained.
- Must be able to work well within a team to create a positive work environment in a high volume, and at times, stressful position.
- Duties and responsibilities split between field and shop environment.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends.
- Work with all fellow mechanics and lift supervisors to ensure safe and efficient operations of the tramway.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - APPRENTICE / MECHANIC I
- 2 years of previous work history/education required
- Minor mechanic skills and knowledge
- 1 year of mechanic coursework
- Must have basic computer competency
- Ability to interpret and understand basic documented standards and procedures including work orders and maintenance repair manuals; including adherence to recognized safety requirements and labor time standards
- Individual accountability and strong attention to detail to consistently meet and exceed work quality standards
- Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, internal and external customers
- Must meet SSRC minimum driving standards and have current driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - JOURNEYMAN / MECHANIC II
- 2 years of previous work history/education required
- Two years' heavy equipment repair experience or one year automotive tech training. School may be substituted for one year repair experience.
- Must be familiar with all types of shop equipment such as tire changing machine, wheel balance, jacks and…
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