Vehicle Maintenance Assistant

Mountain Capital Partners; Oregon; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Assistant for the 2026/2027 winter season at Willamette Pass. This part-time, seasonal role supports the Vehicle Maintenance Manager in keeping ski-area vehicles and equipment in top condition.

Responsibilities include inspections, maintenance, accurate work orders, and safe operation of company vehicles in varied weather. Prior vehicle maintenance experience and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy equipment and diesel mechanics.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, any hours or days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance inspections and repairs on the fleet including trucks, snow removal equipment, and snowcats.
• Maintain accurate daily activity records on work orders and parts requisitions.
• Safely drive company vehicles/equipment in various transmissions and conditions.
• Support mountain operations with tasks as needed and assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment/diesel mechanics

Mechanical & electrical tools

Inclement weather endurance

Flexible schedule

Education

None

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Willamette Pass - Crescent Lake Jct, OR 97733

Position Type: Seasonal

The Vehicle Maintenance Assistant position works with the Vehicle Maintenance Manager to ensure the vehicles and mechanical equipment that keep the ski slopes and trails available to use all winter long are impeccably maintained. This role is a part-time position for the winter of 2026/2027 season. Anticipated start date is in November.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintenance inspections and resulting repairs on the fleet including trucks, vans, snow removal equipment, transportation equipment and snowcats.
• Maintain accurate and precise recording of daily activities on work orders, indirect labor logs, and parts requisitions.
• Safely drive company vehicles/equipment with automatic, standard, hydrostatic, or powershift transmissions.
• Assist the entire mountain operations with any tasks, as needed and assigned.

QualificationsOther Responsibilities:

• Consistently collaborate with all mountain operations departments to contribute to mountain-wide communication and safety.
• Stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other laws governing personnel environment and equipment safety for the purpose of ensuring safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of heavy equipment/diesel mechanics.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment
• Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, any hours of the day, any days of the week.

Experience/Qualifications:

• At least one year of vehicle maintenance field experience is a plus
• A valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license is required.