Ski Resort Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Alterra Mountain Company; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing + riding at Sugarbush and

IKON pass discounts

Discounted golf perks and health & rec

Vacation and sick time

Discounts on food & beverage, apparel,

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee housing

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort, part of Alterra Mountain Company, seeks an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Manager to lead the daily operations of the vehicle maintenance shop. You will plan, supervise, budget, and mentor maintenance staff to keep ski-area equipment safe and reliable.

This full-time, year-round role requires 5–8 years of ski-area equipment experience, supervisory background, ASE certification, and a hands-on approach. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old with relevant mechanical experience.
• High School Diploma required, Tech program a plus, and 2 years additional technical education.
• 5-8 years' experience working on ski area related equipment.
• 5 years' experience supervising employees.
• ASE certification required.
• Must have a positive attitude and reliable transportation.
• Vehicle Technical School education preferred.
• Hours can include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to drive or learn to drive loaders, snowmobiles, trucks, buses, and grooming vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Create daily task priorities, solve various mechanical problems.
• Schedule people according to priorities and resources available.
• Maintain budget and inventories.
• Hire, train, supervise, and discipline employees.
• Prioritize and plan staff assignments.
• Provide training, advice, and/or hands on help with various maintenance tasks.
• Assure that needed parts are ordered or in stock.
• Communicate with other departments about their maintenance needs.
• Routine paperwork i.e., ordering of parts, requisitions, work logs, department budget etc.
• Create and manage long term schedule of maintenance of vehicles.
• Ensure that all vehicles are maintained in the most cost effective and timely manner.
• Daily supervision of staff to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
• Handle discipline and performance appraisals.
• Perform tasks of a vehicle mechanic.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Staff supervision

Reading & writing

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical program or 2 years additional technical education

Vehicle Technical School education preferred

ASE certification

Job description

Sugarbush Resort, part of Alterra Mountain Company, seeks an experienced Vehicle Maintenance Manager to lead the daily operations of the vehicle maintenance shop. You will plan, supervise, budget, and mentor maintenance staff to keep ski-area equipment safe and reliable.

This full-time, year-round role requires 5–8 years of ski-area equipment experience, supervisory background, ASE certification, and a hands-on approach. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.