Fleet/Power Sport Technician

ZipRecruiter; Troy (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing resort team as a mechanic at Jay Peak, where you will perform maintenance and repairs on cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. This full-time position offers competitive pay, varied work conditions, and numerous employee benefits. You'll need mechanical expertise, a valid driver's license, and your own tools to succeed in this role.

Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Medical, Dental, Vision insurances

401k with employer match

Free or discounted season passes

Employee Recognition Programs

Regular free breakfasts/lunches

Qualifications

• Must have valid Vermont Driver’s License.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Experience with hydraulic and air brake systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of vehicles.
• Diagnose issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Maintain vehicle records as required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of gas and diesel repair

Ability to diagnose issues

Communication with team members

Education

Two to four years related experience

Tools

Scanning tool for electrical diagnostics

Personal tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

FULL-TIME | YEAR ROUND

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career. Still interested? Keep reading.

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SUMMARY

Skilled position that performs scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to automobiles, trucks (light and heavy), vans, heavy equipment, groomers, snow mobiles, 4 wheelers and UTVs. Disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, clutches, front and rear ends, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other assemblies. Works with a high degree of independence. This position requires you to have your own tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles. Maintain vehicle records as required.
• Examines vehicle and discusses with Lead Mechanic or Manager the nature and extent of damage or malfunction. Locates causes of trouble, dismantles vehicle components, and examines parts for defects.
• Plans work procedure.
• Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units on the underside of vehicle.
• Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear. Replaces or repairs parts.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, starters, and pumps.
• Replaces parts such as crank shafts and cylinder blocks.
• Rewires ignition systems, lights and instrumental panels. Starts and tests repaired vehicles and listens to sounds for performance.
• Raises and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or welding broken parts.
• Removes, replaces and adjusts headlights and installs and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to the original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There is no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS

Ability to read and write common business levels of correspondence, service memos, reports, and manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to management and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Understanding of imperial and metric units of measurement.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or digital form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to understand and utilize scanning tool for electrical diagnostics.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid Vermont Driver’s License and be able to meet requirements of Jay Peak Resort’s automobile insurance policies.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate with other team members, including those in other departments.
• Must be able to diagnose issues in a variety of vehicles and engines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing standards (knowing current standards, staying up to date with latest technology or having experience working with electronics).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have mechanical knowledge of gas and diesel repair and have experience with hydraulic and air brake systems.
• Must have knowledge of internal combustible engines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 100 pounds or more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including on-mountain trouble-shooting and repairs if needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

RESORT CONDITIONS
This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multi-level buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom of the ski area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards, or snow machine. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.
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WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?
We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Wages ranging from $25-$30/hr, depending on work experience.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Insurances
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties
• For a full listing of employee perks both on and off-property, click here

Jay Peak Resort is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Jay Peak Resort will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, or for a full listing of all physical demands/requirements, working conditions, environment, and all other ability qualifications for this role please contact the Human Resources office at 802-327-2183 or [e-mail].

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