Vehicle Maintenance Lead Diesel Technician

POWDR • Copper Mountain, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician to perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), troubleshooting, failure analysis, and resulting repairs on their fleet, which includes trucks, vans, heavy equipment, and buses. The goal is to ensure maximum safe vehicle availability for Powdr Copper Mountain. This role involves working independently and potentially leading junior staff, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of the vehicle maintenance department.

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
• Minimum of three to six years of experience in the Vehicle Maintenance diesel vehicle field or equivalent with a certificate of completion in an Automotive Diesel Technology school with a minimum of 1000 clock hours.
• Knowledge and expertise in 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate all types of fleet equipment.

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, and computer systems (emissions, airbags, antilock brakes, etc.).
• Communicates effectively to train co-workers in all maintenance areas of operation.
• Operates all fleet vehicles 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 training personnel in equipment operation, vehicle check-out procedures, and safety.
• Performs minor welding/fabrication projects and uses 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