Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

Timberline Lodge; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Lodge is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic responsible for the upkeep and repair of company vehicles. The role includes snowcat maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring operational reliability. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills, communication abilities, and a motivation to learn. Experience in the ski industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and Timberline approved driving record.
• Experience with snowcats, diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and small engines preferred.
• Must pay close attention to details and demonstrate safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance, repair, and service per manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure operational reliability of snow-cats and road vehicles.
• Assist in tracking vehicle service hours and scheduling.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Welding

Communication

Job description

Description

Perform vehicle maintenance, repair, service and troubleshooting as per vehicle manufacturer recommendations and according to the needs of Timberline.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure availability of sufficient snow-cats for daily grooming requirements.
• Ensure operational reliability and safety of road vehicles 3.
• Maintain orderly work area.
• Service and repair Timberline vehicles per manufacturers and Timberline’s specifications and schedules.
• Assist Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to track vehicle service hours and scheduling.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Oiler/Apprentice duties.
• Learn/demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills on all vehicles in inventory.
• Learn/demonstrate basic vehicle recovery techniques.
• Participate in company training and gain skills and knowledge needed for advancement to Mechanic Level II.
• Properly complete paperwork associated with job duties in accurate and timely fashion.
• Become familiar with and perform all equipment testing as per Timberline’s requirements.
• Demonstrate safe work habits including compliance with all safety guidelines and procedures and use of personal protection equipment.
• Present a professional, quality image at all times.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Experience working in the ski industry preferred
• Experience with snowcats, diesel engines, hydraulic, small engines and welding preferred.
• Must have excellent comprehensive mechanical and trouble shooting skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and complete tasks in a timely fashion.
• Must have excellent basic welding and fabricating skills.
• Must have good communication skills: oral, written, and reading comprehension.
• Must have motivation to learn required job skills.
• Must pay close attention to details.
• Must have valid drivers' license.
• Must have Timberline approved driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work on your feet, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours at a time in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. of material routinely unassisted and occasionally up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to reach in all directions, including overhead and flexible in range of motion.
• Must be able to perform functions required to operate all forms of routine office equipment, and communication systems.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Timberline vehicle mechanics are required to maintain a personal set of hand tools on site.