Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager

Bear Valley Mountain Resort Llc; Bear Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Mountain Resort is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager to lead the shop operations, oversee the fleet, and ensure safe, reliable equipment across all departments.

You will manage preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service schedules, supervise staff, and participate in budgeting and strategic planning as a member of the leadership team. Strong leadership, hands-on mechanical expertise, and compliance with OSHA and CARB are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment and diesel mechanic experience.
• Proven leadership and management ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• CA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vehicle and equipment use to ensure safety and reliability.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service schedules.
• Maintain training logs and lead weekly safety meetings.
• Manage department payroll and staffing.
• Oversee budgeting and cost controls for the shop.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CARB, and other safety laws.
• Maintain records: vehicle logs, registrations, inspections.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Diesel mechanic

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

CA driver's license

Job description

The Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Vehicle Maintenance Shop operations. This position will maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance shop while overseeing use of the resort’s equipment and vehicle fleet. The position manages preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and service schedules to ensure vehicles and equipment remain operational. The Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager acts as a member of Bear Valley Mountain Resort’s leadership team and is expected to actively participate in and contribute to the development and implementation of company strategies, operational plans, and organizational goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Hands on mechanic work on company’s rolling stock: heavy equipment, trucks, buses, snowmobiles, Snow cats, etc.
• Daily supervision over vehicle and equipment use by other departments to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and operational.
• Maintain training logs and conduct weekly safety meetings for Vehicle Maintenance staff.
• Supervise vehicle maintenance staff, scheduling, and departmental payroll.
• Fabrication, welding and metal structure repair
• Operating snow removal equipment or heavy equipment (front end loaders, Dozers etc.) during winter months.
• Working with heavy equipment and vehicle parts on a year-round basis
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CARB and other laws governing personnel environment and equipment safety for the purpose of ensuring safety in the workplace
• Participate in the development of department budget for each fiscal year and be responsible to meet the financial and operational objectives for department
• Train staff on operation and maintenance of vehicles.
• Maintain accurate department records, including employee files, vehicle maintenance and inspection logs, CARB reporting, DOORS accuracy, PUC, DOT and CHP inspections and compliance, vehicle registrations, and other required documentation.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations in a timely, fair, detailed and accurate manner to meet company human resources requirements.
• Ordering and receiving products/parts/tools/materials.
• Effectively using the company’s procurement software system and managing purchases and invoices in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• At least 5 years of heavy equipment/diesel mechanic experience
• Proven ability in leadership and management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, email and internet navigation
• Organized with attention to detail
• Possess a CA drivers license

Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods – especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February – you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy road.

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. This uniform is for work hours ONLY, no exceptions.

You will be required to provide some items as part of your job.

The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Bear Valley logo while on shift.

The skiing/riding employee represents a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees. You are required to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain.