Vehicle Mechanic - Experienced

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

4d • $27 - $43

About The Position

Palisades Tahoe is hiring experienced Vehicle Mechanics for full-time, year-round positions supporting mountain operations. The role maintains and repairs a broad range of resort vehicles and equipment, including snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, lift APUs, generators, trucks, buses, trailers, and heavy and construction equipment. Work includes diagnostics and repair of vehicle electrical systems and CAN networks, T4F emission systems, hydraulic and hydrostatic systems, and two- and four-stroke engines. Positions are available on both sides of the resort and on the upper vehicle maintenance team. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The mechanic inspects equipment for safe operation, performs scheduled preventative maintenance, completes repairs in the shop and on the hill, and carries out major repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, gearboxes, drives, and transmissions. The role also involves welding and fabrication, body-part repair, work-order documentation, parts and inventory communication, shop inspections, and compliance with hazardous-material and spill-prevention requirements.

The position involves indoor and outdoor work, occasional extreme weather, frequent proximity to moving mechanical parts and precarious locations, and contact with hazardous substances. Employees may also encounter heat, cold, wet conditions, noise, fumes, airborne particles, and electric-shock risk. The workplace is usually loud. Physical demands include standing or walking for 70% or more of an eight-hour shift; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of 100 pounds or more; frequent handling of loads up to 40 pounds; climbing, walking on uneven terrain, snow, and ice; and bending, kneeling, reaching, and crawling.

The base hourly pay range is $27.34–$43.01. Actual pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, training, location, merit, production, responsibilities, and travel. The company notes that compensation may also include short- and long-term incentives and region-specific benefits.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of relevant vehicle maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical experience in automotive, truck, bus, heavy equipment, or fleet diagnostics and repair.
• Knowledge and experience using typical vehicle-repair shop hand tools and equipment.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and computers.
• Mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repair skills.
• Hydraulic-system diagnostic and repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Welding and fabrication background.
• Understanding of air and hydraulic brake systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have own tools.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation and safety awareness.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team, report punctually, and maintain a neat and clean appearance in compliance with company grooming standards.
• Ability to perform under pressure in adverse conditions and tackle varied duties.
• Ability to safely operate all types of equipment.
• Ability to identify and repair mechanical and electrical issues, particularly those involving safety.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including walking or standing for most of a normal shift, lifting and moving equipment, climbing, and working on uneven terrain, snow, and ice.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, and adjustments according to manufacturer guidelines on snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, and other company vehicles.
• Repair, remove, and replace parts as needed to keep vehicles operating, both in the shop and on the hill.
• Perform major repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, gearboxes, drives, and transmissions.
• Perform metal repairs and fabrication using welding and cutting tools.
• Complete work orders for vehicles.
• Notify supervisors of needed replacement parts and assist with inventory updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Mend damaged body parts.
• Assist with shop AST, UST, and daily tank inspections.
• Follow Hazmat compliance requirements and the Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).
• Assist with other shop duties and perform duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Free skiing and riding privileges at 16 resorts, including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, and Solitude.
• Healthcare options for seasonal and year-round employees.
• Discounts on outdoor gear and apparel.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free lift tickets and 50% off lift tickets.
• 25%–50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine.
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe-operated retail stores, including The North Face and Oakley.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Potential short-term and long-term incentives and region-specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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