Vehicle Mechanic 1 - 2026
About The Position
The Vehicle Mechanic 1 keeps Mt. Bachelor vehicles and equipment in safe, good working order by diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, fabricating, and replacing defective or broken parts. The role works on a range of vehicles and equipment, including snow cats, blowers, plows, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, chainsaws, and other small equipment. Work takes place in warm and cold environments, both in and out of the shop, with minimal supervision. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, follows manufacturer procedures, reads hydraulic and electrical schematics, and maintains required logs and work orders. Additional duties include welding and fabrication, building hydraulic hoses, repairing electrical wiring, recovering disabled equipment, and assisting with Air Link and other emergency needs. The role also involves helping vehicle operators and guests, providing timely and courteous service, and maintaining clean work areas, tools, and equipment.
Requirements
- Current and valid driver's license.
- Basic shop class experience.
- Basic understanding of electronics, hydraulics, and engine mechanics.
- Ability to use hands in tight and awkward positions and perform heavy lifting.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of related experience.
- Minimum age of 18.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to weld using MIG and TIG.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and inspect Mt. Bachelor vehicles and equipment, including snow cats, blowers, plows, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, chainsaws, and other small equipment.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and servicing to ensure safe operation.
- Follow manufacturer-prescribed testing and maintenance procedures.
- Perform testing and periodic inspections of vehicles and equipment.
- Read and interpret hydraulic and electrical system schematics.
- Complete required maintenance logs, work orders, and records.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow policies, procedures, and manufacturers' safety requirements.
- Keep work areas neat and clean and tools and equipment clean and operational.
- Weld and fabricate parts and build hydraulic hoses.
- Repair electrical wiring as needed.
- Recover disabled vehicles and equipment as necessary.
- Assist with Air Link and other emergency needs when necessary.
- Attend company and departmental safety training meetings.
- Provide timely, friendly, and courteous assistance to employees and guests, including help with minor vehicle problems or information.
Benefits
- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent season passes.
- Free and discounted friends and family day passes.
- Free transportation to and from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine.
- Resort discounts on food and beverage, retail, rentals, lessons, and more.
- Winter employee housing program and summer camping program.
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match and immediate vesting.
- Discounted onsite daycare at Mt. Bachelor.
- Local and national discounts, including YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, and Mammut.
- Free reciprocal employee access to other POWDR resorts and 50% day passes at IKON Pass resorts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
