Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor - Year Round

Alterra; Winter Park (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass to Winter Park andall

Discounted friends & family tickets

Medical, dental, vision, life, paidPar

401(k) plan with 100% company match -

Mental health resources

Food & beverage and retail discounts

Onsite employee childcare

Discounted equipment rentals

Job summary

The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor at Winter Park Resort (Alterra) leads the shop team responsible for snow cat and heavy equipment maintenance, ensuring safety and uptime across the fleet. You will plan repairs, manage parts, train staff, and coordinate with the Slope Maintenance Director to meet service goals while upholding all policies and codes.

Experience in engine work, supervisory duties, and a valid Colorado driver's license are required; the role offers competitive hourly pay and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related mechanical training.
• Experience with engines, gearboxes, and snow equipment.
• Welding and snow-vehicle training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanics and schedule repairs.
• Maintain maintenance logs and inventory with the department.
• Direct employees, plan schedules, and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Engine and gearbox rebuilding

Driver's license (Colorado)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical school training (2–4 yrs)

Welding school (32 hours)

Snow vehicle school (32 hours)

Test equipment/seminal training

Mechanic-related seminars (48 hours)

Basic electronic training/experience

Tools

Garage tools and equipment

Snow vehicles operation

Snow cats operation

Job description

Year Round

Who We Are:

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes. The Vehicle Maintenance Shop Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the fleet maintenance of the Winter Park Vehicle Maintenance and Heavy Equipment/Snow cat Maintenance. This includes snow cat maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance and the miscellaneous truck fleet, the maintenance of snowmobiles, trucks, buses, cars, support snow cats and snow tour snow cats, and any other miscellaneous equipment owned and operated at Winter Park. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Slope Maintenance and consistently follows Winter Park/ Intrawest policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resort’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay range:$30-$36 DOE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise mechanics within shop.
• Schedule vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance logs.
• Work with Warehouse, Purchasing Department and Slope Maintenance Director to maintain inventory items.
• Purchase of necessary parts through Purchasing Department on required forms.
• Distribute parts to proper shop.
• Prompt presentation of purchase requests and receipts in event of emergency ordering.
• Keep track of warranty items and make recommendations for repairs meeting warranty criteria.
• Direct employees and plan time schedules. Keep up-to-date records and documentation.
• Mechanical work as necessary.
• Responsible for hiring, training, disciplinary actions, evaluations and termination of Journeyman and Master Mechanics.
• Maintain list of vehicles with periodic maintenance dates.
• Notify department heads of any vehicles overdue for periodic maintenance.
• Reviews problems, makes recommendations, and anticipates company needs with Slope Maintenance Director.
• Attend seminars and classes to expand and improve skills.
• Report damage and abuse of vehicles to Slope Maintenance Director.
• Offer technical advise and information to Mechanics.
• Work with Slope Maintenance Director on shop systems and equipment upgrade.
• Instructs operators on minor maintenance of their equipment.
• Assist snowcat operators in scheduling routine maintenance.
• Coordinates repairs and retrieval of snowcats broken down on the mountain.
• Maintains a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with the guests and other employees.
• Maintain shop cleanliness.
• Report and/or correct any unsafe conditions which may affect employee or public safety.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records of all maintenance work.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expected to be well versed in trouble shooting mechanical difficulties, capable of rebuilding engines, gearboxes, etc.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Must be able to operate all of the following

• All Winter Park vehicles .
• All heavy equipment.
• Garage tools, equipment and instruments.
• Snowmobiles .
• Snowcats).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Development - high school equivalency).
• Mechanical school - two years or four years equivalent on-the-job training.
• Welding school (32 hours).
• Snow vehicle school to include drive train (32 hours).Test equipment school (16 hours or equivalent on-the-job training).
• Mechanic - related seminars (48 hours).
• Basic electronic training or experience.

Experience:

• Four years experience in related mechanical fields.
• Supervisory/leadership class, seminar participation desirable.
• Two years supervisory experience or demonstrated ability/experience at Winter Park or equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.

_ Application Deadline: _ Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.