Vehicle Mechanic - Year Round

Position Summary

The Vehicle Mechanic's primary responsibilities are to repair, service, recondition, overhaul and maintain vehicles, equipment, and their components in the Winter Park Fleet. Follows consistently Winter Park/ Intrawest policies and procedures. You may be placed in Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Auto & Truck Mechanic, or Small Equipment Mechanic.

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs as assigned by Equipment Shop Foreman/Fleet Maintenance Foreman.
• Aid Master Mechanics as assigned by Equipment Shop Foreman/Fleet Maintenance Foreman.
• Safely transport vehicles or equipment to the shop.
• Estimate expected repair time and costs.
• Complete work orders and other paperwork; repairs.
• Notify the appropriate department upon completion of repairs.
• Wear safety equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workstation (shop).
• Report and correct, if possible, unsafe conditions of vehicles, equipment, or shop.
• Complete work promptly with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees.
• Assist vehicle and equipment users with mechanical and operational procedures.
• Aid Foreman with paperwork.
• Update scheduled maintenance tags or notices.
• Keep current and well-informed on related topics in the field of vehicle/equipment maintenance.

Education, Experience, & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year formal training or demonstrated skill in any of the following: auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, auto electrical systems, hydraulic, test equipment, basic welding.
• Two years on the job experience in any or all of the above.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Stand, over 2/3 of the time.
• Walk, 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Sit, less than 1/3 of the time.
• Move up to 75 lbs., 1/3 of the time (tracks, parts, oil barrels).
• Carry 50 lbs. less than 1/3 of the time (parts).
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs, 1/3 of the time.
• Climb/hike, less than 1/3 of the time (ladders, stairs to parts room).
• Balance on icy terrain, less than 1/3 of the time (outside repairs).
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, over 2/3 of the time (repairs).
• Reach/handle/finger/feel, over 2/3 of the time (small and large tools, parts).
• Talk over loud noise, 1/3 of the time.

Other Duties As Assigned

This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.