Auto Mechanic
About The Position
The Auto Mechanic maintains automotive and vehicle servicing operations by inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. The role coordinates and conducts inspections, maintenance, modifications, and improvements for small and large, light and heavy vehicles and equipment, and may assist with shop or park planning and scheduling. This is a full-time, year-round, mid-level position. The salary is $26.96–$44.94 per hour, based on experience. The schedule may include various shifts and days, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods, to meet business needs.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and 2–4 years of trade school.
- Valid driver's license.
- At least 5 years of auto mechanic experience, including at least 3 years diagnosing and repairing gasoline, diesel, and electric motors or engines.
- Extensive knowledge of methods and standard practices in welding, machining, and automotive trades.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and identify causes of mechanical or electronic malfunctions.
- Skills in reading, modifying, or correcting blueprints, sketches, and drawings.
- Strong independent decision-making, nonstandard problem-solving, troubleshooting, planning, and organizing skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have own trade tools.
- Must be able to pass a background check if age 18 or older, which may include credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education, and personal-reference checks, subject to company policy and applicable law.
Nice To Haves
- Diesel engine experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan repair schedules for park equipment and vehicle maintenance programs; inspect, service, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Comply with State and Federal vehicle requirements by testing engine safety and adhere to local CARB gasoline internal combustion control standards.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance, upgrades, and modifications on various types of equipment and vehicles.
- Prepare and maintain records related to automotive inspections and repair work, work order requests, job status, estimates, and proposed or completed projects.
- Continuously improve repair operations by decreasing turnaround times and streamlining work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality service.
- Maintain and monitor inventory levels for gasoline, diesel, and propane fill stations and associated tanks, and refill small propane tanks as needed.
- Monitor, inspect, repair, and test scheduled emergency backup generators at critical locations throughout the property.
- Maintain stock and spare-parts inventory, including tires, oils and fluids, specialty oils, spark plugs, electric cart parts, batteries, and lubricants.
- Assist with ordering repair parts, verify their accuracy, and provide or receive training and development as opportunities allow.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support smooth operations for all park vehicles.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid PTO, increasing with seniority.
- Six sick days.
- Eleven paid holidays.
- Multiple medical coverage options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Maintenance-specific scholarships.
- Free entry to all company parks and water parks.
- Yearly maintenance appreciation week celebration.
- Complimentary tickets for friends and family.
- Discounts on food and park merchandise.
- Employee events and gatherings for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
