Vehicle Mechanic - Seasonal

About the role

Central purpose: To enrich the lives of our community by providing joy and freedom through exploration.

Core values: Seek first to help – Dedicated to results – Optimism in action – Solution seekers.

Pay

$19.00‑$25.00 hourly

Schedule

Full‑Time – Winter or Summer Seasonal

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance: Perform regular maintenance on all Mission Ridge operational vehicles and machinery.
• Department collaboration: Work with all mountain departments to ensure equipment readiness.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics: Identify and repair reported and observed mechanical issues.
• Workplace safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment at all times.

Skills

• Mechanical repair: Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems using hand, power, and specialized tools.
• Fabrication: Basic metalworking and fabrication skills for in‑house repairs.
• Guest interaction: Maintain a friendly attitude and assist with occasional minor guest vehicle issues.
• Communication: Strong communication skills for working closely with grooming staff and equipment operators.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of on‑the‑job mechanical experience.
• Basic technical training in automotive or heavy equipment repair (strongly preferred).
• Basic computer and office skills, or willingness to learn them as part of the role.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle tools and machine controls.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing 100 pounds or more safely.
• Good vision—including color recognition, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers.
• Standing/Walking: Regular, consistent standing and walking while in operation.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Frequent ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, and crouch for extended periods.
• Lifting/Pulling/Push­ing: Regularly able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Regularly able to hold and operate hand tools.

Work Environment

Vehicle Mechanics work near moving mechanical equipment and on uneven or slippery surfaces, which may present challenging footing. The environment frequently includes exposure to airborne particles, loud noise, outdoor weather conditions, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.