Automotive Mechanic - Grand Canyon South Rim

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Grand Canyon National Park as an Automotive Mechanic. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical repairs on vehicles, ensuring high standards of hospitality. Work in a beautiful location with benefits including low-cost housing, health insurance, and a positive work environment while enjoying the adventure of a lifetime.

Benefits

Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

Paid Day off on your birthday

Discounted mule rides

Planned employee trips and activities

Fitness Center access

Qualifications

• One year of garage mechanical experience required.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License necessary.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical repairs on company owned and public vehicles.
• Assist guests in a polite and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Full UTI mechanic certification or equivalency

Tools

Hand and air style tools

Job description

Overview

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service donot impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We’re hiring Automotive Mechanic to Live. Work. Explore. at the south rim of the Grand Canyon!

Job Summary:
Mechanical repairs on company owned and public vehicles.

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $17.05 - $19.55 per hour DOE
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Housing: Eligible for a private room in a shared apartment for $267 per month.

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

• Low-cost employee housing and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Assist all guests, internal and external, in a polite and professional manner.
• Act as a service representative as needed to meet customers and diagnose problems before writing a work order.
• Complete mechanical repairs on company owned and public vehicles in a timely, thorough, and cost efficient manner.
• Complete work orders accurately, listing work completed, all parts used and time spent.
• Order parts as necessary through the Parts Clerk; receive order approval from Fleet Maintenance Manager.
• Operate the wrecker as needed, to include being on call beyond the daily garage hours of operation.
• Process cash and credit card transactions for work done outside of the garage.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Adhere to all safety, risk management and environmental policies in completion of tasks.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment while performing tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One-year garage mechanical experience compatible with job description or full UTI (Universal Technology Institute) mechanic certification or equivalency.
• Possess own hand and air style tools of sufficient quality to complete tasks.
• Must possess valid Arizona Driver’s License, if in Bus Garage, must possess valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger (air brake) endorsement, and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Possess physical ability to perform the job, including bending, crawling under vehicles, long periods of standing, and lifting, day and night time driving of company tow trucks and service vehicles.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona D.O.T. medical card within 30 days of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.