Manager: Fleet Maintenance

Vail Resorts • Breckenridge, CO

13d • $63,779 - $91,113

About The Position

The Manager of Fleet Maintenance is responsible for the effective supervision and daily operation of Breckenridge Resort Fleet Maintenance Shops and Technicians maintaining snowcats, snowmobiles, buses, heavy equipment, and rubber-tire vehicles. The role reviews work orders, work progress, schedules, and priorities to ensure personnel and equipment are used efficiently. It also responds to emergency and unscheduled work requests and arranges prompt service.

The manager assists with hiring, training, and developing staff; plans daily schedules; and coordinates repair work and equipment status with other departments. Responsibilities include assessing whether repairs should be completed, equipment replaced, or repairs contracted out; procuring external repairs and services; conducting quality control and safety inspections; preparing reports and work-order documentation; and responding to customer questions, status requests, and complaints.

This is a year-round, full-time position. The stated expected pay range is $63,779–$91,113, plus an annual bonus.

Requirements

• High school education; some college.
• Automotive technical school or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8–10 years of shop experience.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used to repair vehicles, specialized equipment, and small engines, including diagnosing malfunctions, performing technical repairs, and maintaining and operating equipment.
• Basic knowledge of technologies involving electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems.
• 3–5 years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Colorado driver’s license and CDL license.
• Knowledge of advanced vehicle analyzers and onboard computer systems.
• Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, fleet-maintenance, and related software to complete administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Oral and written English proficiency.
• Provide an own toolbox with an extensive set of hand tools and automotive testing equipment.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to analyze and evaluate situations and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, including explaining complex ideas, preparing reports and work orders, and handling issues with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced automotive job skills and experience.
• Working knowledge of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Workload-management experience.
• Snowcat (Prinoth/PistenBully) and/or heavy-equipment knowledge and experience.
• Diesel engine experience.
• Experience with Department of Transportation requirements.
• Ski-industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures, and prioritize work using sound time-management methods.
• Review and analyze maintenance activity, work orders, and reports for accuracy and trends in repairs, equipment failures, and parts usage; determine whether corrective action is needed.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair programs, equipment safety programs, and equipment and machinery utilization and service.
• Assist in selecting new employees; train, supervise, and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion; review completed work and provide feedback.
• Support and develop ongoing skill building for Fleet Maintenance Technicians through training.
• Maintain cooperative and courteous relationships with employees, managers, and representatives of other departments and organizations; share knowledge with staff.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, shop rules, environmental and safety procedures, and applicable laws.
• Review spare-parts and maintenance-supply inventory and coordinate purchasing with the Parts Specialist.
• Lead technicians by example and perform hands-on work.
• Review work orders, progress, schedules, and priorities to use personnel and equipment effectively; arrange prompt service for emergency and unscheduled work.
• Coordinate repairs and equipment-status communications with other departments.
• Recommend whether to repair, replace, or contract out repairs, and procure outside repairs and services.
• Perform quality control to ensure work is completed correctly and safely; inspect employee work for conformance with work plans and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare reports, work orders, and other required documentation.
• Respond to customer requests, status updates, and complaints; research issues and resolve them as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free employee ski passes; discounted lift tickets for friends and family; and free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and professional development.
• Referral Program.
• For eligible full-time employees: health, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependent ski passes; and critical illness and accident plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED