Experienced Vehicle Mechanic

Job Details

Job Location:

Killington, VT 05751

Position Type:
Full-Time Year Round

Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.68 Hourly

Job Category:
Vehicle Maintenance

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation:
  Starting wage $28.00 - $30.68, adjusted based on experience
• Benefits:
  Full-time, year-round, benefited position including:
• Optional company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability & long-term disability offerings
• 401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, holiday and sick pay
• Free season pass for employee/dependents
• Privileges at several other resorts
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, friends & family tickets, etc.)

As part of the vehicle maintenance team, our vehicle mechanic’s primary responsibility is the repair, maintenance, and diagnostics of snowmobiles, ATV’s & SXS’s, small equipment (chainsaws, weed whackers, snowblowers, generators, etc.), vehicles, snow groomers, and other various types of equipment. Perform other tasks as the need arises.

• Perform regular service and preventive maintenance on company equipment
• Maintain proficiency in diagnosing a variety of systems, including hydraulic and electrical, with many diagnostic tools and information
• Utilize equipment and vehicle technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to maintain operational efficiency
• Assist in retrieving disabled equipment as needed
• Understand environmental aspects and impacts of the job and follow the environmental guidelines as established in the company
• Maintain shop tools, equipment, and work areas
• Assist in maintaining service records
• Confer regularly with department supervisor and manager to evaluate activities/systems, exchange information, resolve problems, etc.
• Communicate thoroughly and clearly with all VM staff, as well as other staff around the mountain when needed
• Work in a safe and efficient manner
• Help other departments by team supporting when needed
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times. Follow the Resort Etiquette Guidelines while interacting with the guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner
• Perform all other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma is required
• Valid driver's license is required
• Relevant technical experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired
• 2 years of mechanical experience

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 75lbs
• Must be flexible and able to adjust to the requirements of the resort as needed
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of other company personnel and outside firms
• Requires own tools for general maintenance and repairs
• Superior attitude, self-motivating, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Adequate computer skills including work order input and email
• Ability to proficiently diagnose and repair electrical, engine, hydraulic systems with limited supervision
• Ability to safely and properly operate heavy equipment (including but not limited to loaders, excavators, snow groomers, etc.)
• Possess advanced technical knowledge
• Ability to share knowledge with other staff throughout the department and resort
• Ability to work on all equipment
• Proficient in using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and specialized tools/equipment
• Commitment to safety and quality

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status.