Apprentice Mechanic - Year Round - Full Time

Steamboat Ski Town, U.S.A.® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate, and committed, and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage, covering preventive visits, urgent care visits, free telehealth, limited hospitalization, prescription drug benefits, and free multilingual behavioral health
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Free regional bus pass

About the Role

The Slope Maintenance Department is hiring Apprentice level Mechanics. If you have a solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, we are interested in speaking with you! Our resort operates multiple types of vehicles, including snowcats, snowmobiles, rangers, and trucks. During your interview, you will be placed according to your current skill set and certifications held, which will also determine your starting wage.

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment, vehicles, snowmobiles, and small engines in accordance with SSRC quality and efficiency standards under direction by management and higher-level technicians
• Service equipment daily – vehicles, snowcats, snowmobiles, small engines – diagnose and repair vehicle systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, hydraulics, etc. to specification following direction by management
• Work on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency and in accordance with standards; check completed repair orders for accuracy
• Work with other departments – explain mechanical diagnosis and required repairs in a non-technical manner to internal customers (other departments)
• Follow proper tracking procedures; complete repair orders for maintenance work performed
• Adapt to varying tasks according to changing volume and business needs
• Perform maintenance in a timely manner to ensure continued operation of equipment
• Fueling
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with rapidly changing technology
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Must have own tools
• Demonstrate a willingness and motivation to learn and develop job skills specific to the types of equipment maintained
• Work well within a team to create a positive work environment in a high-volume, and at times, stressful position
• Duties and responsibilities split between field and shop environment
• Work nights and weekends
• Work with all fellow mechanics and lift supervisors to ensure safe and efficient operations of the tramway
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minor mechanic skills and knowledge
• 1 year of mechanic coursework
• Basic computer competency
• Ability to interpret and understand basic documented standards and procedures including work orders and maintenance repair manuals; adherence to recognized safety requirements and labor time standards
• Individual accountability and strong attention to detail to consistently meet and exceed work quality standards
• Self-motivated with good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with co-workers, internal and external customers
• Must meet SSRC minimum driving standards and have a current driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Pay

Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $25.50 - $28.00 per hour.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs at various heights and/or uneven terrain
• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain
• Must be able to tolerate extreme weather conditions (snow, cold, wind, etc.)
• Must be able to read and write in the English language

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.