Vehicle Maintenance Technician Level 3

POWDR • Summit County, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician Level 3 for a year-round full-time position. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), troubleshooting, failure analysis, and repairs on the resort's fleet, which includes trucks, vans, buses, and snowcats. The goal is to ensure maximum safe vehicle availability for the resort. The technician will work with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, as well as light truck and van computer systems. They will also be responsible for accurate record-keeping, staying updated on new maintenance technologies, and maintaining a clean work area. This position may involve leadership responsibilities for junior staff and requires acting as an ambassador for Copper Mountain's culture.

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
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License Class B with P2 endorsement or ability to obtain within designated time frame
• Must have bottom rollaway box and tool to perform major PMI’s and repairs on fleet, (excluding “specialty tools”)
• Must be at least 21 years old
• May require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate all types of fleet equipment
• Five to ten years in the Vehicle Maintenance 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

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 snowcats.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, repairs, designs, modifies and completes failure analyses on fleet vehicles including, but not limited to, trucks, vans and snowcats.
• Reads and interprets hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system schematics.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems, hydrostatic drive systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs light truck and van computer systems, i.e. 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, trade associations, vendors, fellow employees, outside schools and training programs to stay updated in new maintenance technologies.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area to provide for 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.
• Periodically required to be responsible for Vehicle Maintenance personnel.
• Provides leadership for assigned junior members of the staff in the absence of the Foreman or Manager.
• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with guests and employees.
• Upholds the most professional image.
• Continually strives to exceed guest’s expectations and create memories for guests and staff.

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