Vehicle Maintenance Lead Diesel Technician

POWDR • Summit County, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician to perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), troubleshooting, failure analysis, and repairs on their fleet, which includes trucks, vans, heavy equipment, and buses. The goal is to ensure maximum safe vehicle availability for the resort. This role involves working with various systems including hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic, and requires the ability to train co-workers and accurately record daily activities. The technician will also be responsible for managing specific areas such as tires, paint and body, welding, fuel inventory, hazardous materials, shop equipment, and hydraulics. Additionally, they may assist in training personnel on equipment operation and safety, perform minor welding/fabrication, and help run the day-to-day shop operations. The position requires a professional demeanor, adherence to company policies, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Accurate verbal and written communication skills, understanding and the ability to read and write the English language.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have valid US Driver's License and Commercial Driver's License or ability to secure one.
• Must have bottom rollaway box and tools to perform major PMI's and repairs on fleet (excluding "specialty tools").
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate all types of fleet equipment.
• Minimum in the Vehicle Maintenance diesel vehicle field or three to six years with a certificate of completion in an Automotive Diesel Technology school with a minimum of 1000 clock hours.
• Knowledge and expertise in the following areas: hydraulics, electrical, electrical over hydraulics, gas and diesel engine systems, computerized engine control systems, drive train, chassis, body repair, basic welding, fuel systems, air systems and schematic drawings.
• Can perform minor welding/fabrication projects to include the use of machine shop tools.
• Can assist in the running of the day-to-day operation of the shop as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs PMI's and resulting repairs in accordance with Powdr Copper Mountain's Vehicle Maintenance's guidelines and standards on fleet including trucks, vans, transportation equipment and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, repairs, designs, modifies and completes failure analyses on fleet vehicles including, but not limited to, trucks, vans and buses and heavy equipment.
• Reads and interprets hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system schematics.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, hydrostatic drive systems, hydraulic systems, computer systems (emissions, airbags, antilock brakes, etc.).
• Communicates effectively in order to train co-workers in all maintenance areas of operation.
• Operates all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance.
• Accurately and precisely records daily activities on work orders, indirect labor logs, and parts requisitions.
• Consults manuals, trade publications, vendors, and training programs to stay updated on new maintenance technologies.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for management in one or more of the following areas: tires; paint and body; welding; fuel inventory; lube supplies/hazardous materials; general Shop equipment; and hydraulics.
• Assists in the training of Powdr Copper Mountain personnel in the operation of equipment, including vehicle check-out procedures, equipment use and safety.
• Performs minor welding/fabrication projects to include the use of machine shop tools.
• Assists in the running of the day-to-day operation of the shop as required.
• Provides leadership for assigned junior members of the staff in the absence of the Foreman or Manager.

Benefits

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options
• Season pass for employees/dependents
• Privileges at several other resorts
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.)
• Employee housing

What This Job Offers

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