Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice

POWDR • Eldora Mountain Resort, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Eldora Mountain Resort is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice. This hands-on role offers on-the-job training alongside experienced mechanics, working on a variety of vehicles and equipment including snowcats, snowmobiles, UTVs, ATVs and vehicles. It’s a great opportunity for someone mechanically inclined who’s eager to learn in a fast-paced, outdoor environment while supporting safe and reliable resort operations.

Requirements

• High school degree/experience in a relevant field
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check
• Must be 18 years old to operate company vehicles
• Basic tool knowledge
• Ability to operate in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

• Mechanically inclined
• Eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Performs basic services on all equipment including but not limited to fluid checks, oil changes, replacement of belts, hoses, batteries and tire rotations.
• Must have the ability to assist other mechanics while learning proper repair/maintenance procedures and practices on all equipment including but not limited to heavy machines, snowcats, snowmobiles, trucks, vans buses and ATVs/UTVs.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with the safe operation of all equipment, safety practices/policies, safe storage of chemical and maintaining a clean and safe work area/environment.
• Develop skill in the proper use of hand tools.
• Capable with tasks involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to work alone on some tasks; recognize unusual or hazardous conditions and take appropriate action to ensure safety.
• Must be flexible and capable in adapting to all changing conditions.
• Be able to fluently read, write, and speak the English language.
• May be exposed to gas fumes, loud noise, dust and dirt.
• May have to stand, walk or bend continuously.
• May work outside exposed to adverse and unpleasant weather conditions.
• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.

Benefits

• Free employee winter season pass and qualified dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free RTD EcoPass
• Discounts across the resort during winter operations (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts
• 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• HSA
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accrued PTO
• Employee housing

What This Job Offers

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