Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, Year-Round

Alterra; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass for dependents

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Job summary

Alterra's Mammoth Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, CA is hiring a heavy equipment mechanic to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot buses, snow removal equipment, and engines. Position requires a High School diploma or trade school experience and at least 1 year as a mechanic.

Knowledge of hydraulic systems, drivetrains, air brakes, and diesel/gas engines is needed; valid California driver's license required; manuals must be read and repairs documented.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, drivetrains, air brakes, diesel and gasoline engines.
• Minimum 1 year of mechanic experience; electrical repair, diesel power plants, and hydraulic systems preferred.
• High School graduate with auto shop or trade school experience.
• Must read and comprehend service manuals and prepare written documentation of repairs and service performed.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays; able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot various types of heavy equipment.
• Perform repairs and scheduled maintenance on buses, snow removal equipment, vehicle fleet and stationary engines.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Drivetrains

Air brakes

Diesel engines

Gasoline engines

Reading service manuals

Verbal communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Tools

Auto shop equipment

Job description

Year Round

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California.

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A little about this position:

• Responsible to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot various types of heavy equipment.
• Performs repairs and scheduled maintenance on buses, snow removal equipment, vehicle fleet and stationary engines.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, drivetrains, air brakes, diesel and gasoline engines.
• At least 1 year experience as a mechanic is desired. Proven experience with electrical repair, diesel power plants, and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• High School graduate with auto shop or trade school experience.
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects.
• Position requires ability to work while standing the majority of the day.
• Must be able to read and comprehend service manuals and simple instructions and prepare written documentation on repairs and service performed.
• Strong verbal communication skills and mathematical ability required for various calculations and calibrations.
• Schedules vary, and may include swing shifts for the winter season
• This job requires outdoor work under heavy weather conditions with heavy equipment on a year-round basis.
• Must have a valid Class C California Driver’s License with less than 3 points.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations, with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Pay and benefits to be discussed upon interview.

Hourly pay rate: $24.84 to $29.51

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.