Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor - Year Round

Alterra•Winter Park, CO

2d•$30 - $36

About The Position

The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor coordinates fleet maintenance for Winter Park’s vehicle maintenance and heavy equipment/snowcat maintenance operations. The role covers snowcats, heavy equipment, trucks, buses, cars, snowmobiles, support and snow-tour snowcats, and other equipment owned and operated at Winter Park. The supervisor follows Winter Park policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws and health and sanitation codes. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Slope Maintenance. The supervisor leads shop mechanics and oversees repair scheduling, parts and inventory coordination, maintenance logs and records, warranty tracking, periodic maintenance, and shop cleanliness and safety. The role also performs mechanical work as needed, supports operators and mechanics with technical guidance and routine maintenance instruction, and coordinates snowcat repairs and retrievals. Duties include hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating Journeyman and Master Mechanics, as well as collaborating with the Slope Maintenance Director on shop systems, equipment upgrades, and anticipated company needs. The position is year-round and requires four years of experience in related mechanical fields, two years of supervisory experience or equivalent demonstrated ability, a valid Colorado driver’s license, and the ability to operate Winter Park vehicles, heavy equipment, garage tools and instruments, snowmobiles, and snowcats. Education and training requirements include a high school diploma or GED and specified mechanical, welding, snow vehicle, test equipment, mechanic-related seminar, and basic electronics training or experience. The hourly pay range is $30–$36, depending on experience and other factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical school training, or four years of equivalent on-the-job training.
Welding school training (32 hours).
Snow vehicle school training, including drivetrain (32 hours).
Test equipment school training (16 hours or equivalent on-the-job training).
Mechanic-related seminars (48 hours).
Basic electronics training or experience.
Four years of experience in related mechanical fields.
Two years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability/experience at Winter Park or equivalent.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Well-versed in troubleshooting mechanical difficulties and capable of rebuilding engines, gearboxes, and similar components.
Ability to operate all Winter Park vehicles, heavy equipment, garage tools, equipment and instruments, snowmobiles, and snowcats.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Participation in supervisory or leadership classes or seminars.

Responsibilities

Supervise mechanics in the shop.
Schedule vehicle and equipment repairs.
Maintain accurate, current maintenance logs and records.
Coordinate with the Warehouse, Purchasing Department, and Slope Maintenance Director to maintain inventory.
Purchase necessary parts through the Purchasing Department using required forms; distribute parts to the appropriate shop.
Submit purchase requests and receipts promptly when parts are ordered in an emergency.
Track warranty items and recommend repairs that meet warranty criteria.
Direct employees, plan work schedules, and maintain current records and documentation.
Perform mechanical work as necessary.
Hire, train, discipline, evaluate, and terminate Journeyman and Master Mechanics.
Maintain a list of vehicles and their periodic maintenance dates, and notify department heads when vehicles are overdue for maintenance.
Review problems, make recommendations, and anticipate company needs with the Slope Maintenance Director.
Attend seminars and classes to expand and improve skills.
Report vehicle damage and abuse to the Slope Maintenance Director.
Provide mechanics with technical advice and information.
Work with the Slope Maintenance Director on shop systems and equipment upgrades.
Instruct operators on minor equipment maintenance.
Assist snowcat operators in scheduling routine maintenance.
Coordinate repairs and retrieval of snowcats that break down on the mountain.
Maintain a friendly, helpful, and congenial attitude while interacting with guests and employees.
Maintain shop cleanliness.
Report or correct unsafe conditions that may affect employee or public safety.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.