Mountain Vehicle Technician - Snow Grooming

Alterra Mountain Company; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing

Healthcare options

401(k) plan

Free lift tickets

Discounts on gear

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking highly skilled Vehicle Mechanics to join our mountain operations team. You will maintain and repair snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, lift APUs, and a diverse fleet of vehicles to ensure safety and readiness on the slopes.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and prepared to work in varying conditions. We offer competitive hourly pay, excellent benefits, and access to a range of employee perks across multiple resorts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years relevant vehicle maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical experience in Automotive, Truck, Bus, Heavy Equipment, or Fleet diagnostics and repair
• Knowledge and experience with all typical vehicle repair shop hand tools and equipment
• Experience with diagnostic tools and computers
• Mechanical and electrical diagnostic and repairs
• Hydraulic system diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Welding and fabrication background
• Understanding of air & hydraulic brake systems
• Valid Driver's license

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication and adjustments according to manufacturer's guidelines on snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, and other company vehicles.
• Repair, remove and/or replace necessary parts to keep vehicles in operation. Both in shop and out on hill.
• Perform major repairs on all types of gasoline and diesel engines, gearboxes, drives, and transmissions.
• Perform metal repairs/fabrication using all types of welding and cutting tools.
• Complete work orders on all vehicles.
• Notify supervisors of needed replacement parts, assists with inventory updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area, follows safety procedures and guidelines.
• Mend damaged body parts
• Assist in metal repairs and fabrication.
• Assist with shop AST, UST and daily tank inspections.
• Follow and adhere to all Hazmat compliance and Spill Prevention Control & Counter measurement Plan (SPCC)

Job description

Palisades Tahoe is seeking highly skilled Vehicle Mechanics to join our mountain operations team. You will maintain and repair snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, lift APUs, and a diverse fleet of vehicles to ensure safety and readiness on the slopes.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and prepared to work in varying conditions. We offer competitive hourly pay, excellent benefits, and access to a range of employee perks across multiple resorts.