Equipment Mechanic - Giants Ridge

Compensation Amount: 25.00 USD Hourly

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a wide variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery used throughout the facility’s year-round operations. This position supports the safe and reliable operation of mountain, grounds, facilities, snow making, grooming, and recreational equipment.

• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment, machinery, and mechanical systems according to established schedules and procedures.
• Inspects, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, suspension, drivetrain and braking systems.
• Conducts equipment inspections and identifies deficiencies, safety concerns, and maintenance needs.
• Performs emergency repairs in the field and responds to equipment breakdowns as operational needs require.
• Maintains accurate and complete maintenance, inspection, repair, and service records.
• Assists in maintaining inventory levels of parts, fluids, tools, supplies, and shop equipment.
• Performs welding, fabrication, and metal repair work as skills, training, and operational needs permit.
• Assists with seasonal equipment preparation, setup, and shutdown activities.
• Operates vehicles and equipment as necessary for testing, transport, maintenance, and repair purposes.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe shop and work environment.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures, regulations and lockout/tagout practices.
• Identifies and communicates unusual operating conditions, equipment failures, and safety concerns to management.
• Assists other departments with maintenance and operational projects as assigned.
• Provides support during special events and seasonal operations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Are you a skilled and hands-on individual with a knack for diagnosing and repairing a wide range of vehicles and equipment? We’re looking for a dedicated Equipment Mechanic to help keep our fleet running smoothly and safely! Under general supervision, and with the support of a skilled team of experienced mechanics, this position will receive on-the-job training while performing diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on various types of vehicles and equipment.

This includes “on” and “off” road vehicles, heavy equipment, all-terrain vehicles, snow grooming equipment and snowmobiles. This position also assists other departments as needed and performs emergency repairs in the field.

• High school diploma of GED preferred.
• Highest possession of a valid Class D driver’s license;
  Class A CDL preferred.
• Mechanical experience through employment, education, training, military service or other related experience preferred.
• General knowledge of vehicle, equipment, and machinery maintenance principles.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshot mechanical and operational issues.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, service information, and technical documents.
• Ability to understand basic electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with coworkers, vendors, and other departments.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel engine experience preferred.

• Ability to bend, kneel, crawl, squat, reach, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, vehicles, and powered equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to safely…