Vehicle Maintenance Technician Level 2

POWDR; Colorado; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for employees/dependents

Subsidized medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending / HSA

Life/disability options

Discount programs

Job summary

POWDR Copper Mountain is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician Level 2 to perform preventive maintenance inspections, failure analysis, and troubleshooting on buses, trucks, vans, heavy equipment and snowcats to ensure maximum safe vehicle availability for Copper Mountain’s fleet. The role requires a valid US driver’s license, tools for PMI work, and the ability to work in an outdoor environment.

This year‑round, full‑time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities within Powdr

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively to train co-workers in maintenance areas.
• Five to seven years of vehicle maintenance experience or three to five years with a completion certificate (1000 clock hours).
• Must have tools to perform major PMI repairs on the Copper Mountain fleet; basic welding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs PMI and repairs to maximize safe vehicle availability.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes faults on fleet vehicles (buses, trucks, vans, snowcats).
• Operates vehicles to evaluate maintenance results.
• Maintains clean and safe work area; adheres to guidelines and standards.

Skills

Communication

Training others

Problem solving

Education

Automotive Diesel Technology School certificate

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper’s world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Vehicle Maintenance Technician Level 2

Job Status: Year Round Full Time

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $26.50 to $29.70+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

The Vehicle Maintenance Technician 2 performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), failure analysis and troubleshooting on buses, trucks, vans, heavy equipment and snowcats and ensures resulting repairs of Copper Mountain’s fleet. Provides Copper Mountain Resort with maximum safe vehicle availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs PMI’s and resulting repairs in accordance with Powdr Copper Mountain’s Department of Vehicle Maintenance guidelines and standards on fleet, including all vehicles, ensuring maximum safe vehicle availability, with minimized costs.

• Troubleshoots, analyzes, repairs, designs, modifies and completes failure analysis on fleet vehicles including, but not limited to buses, trucks, vans and snowcats.

• Operates all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance.

• Is accountable for the cleanliness of the work area in order to provide a safe environment to work in.

• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License of B class with air brakes and a P2 endorsement.

• Is responsible for inventory, repair and clean-up of one or more of the following areas: (a) tires, (b) paint and body, (c) welding, (d) fuel inventory, (e) lube supplies/hazardous materials, (f) general shop equipment, and (g) hydraulics.

• Is accountable for accurate and precise recording of daily activities on work orders, indirect labor logs, and parts requisition to be used on the evaluation and administration portion of the Department’s operation.

• Consults manuals, trade publications, trade associations, vendors, fellow employees, outside schools and training programs in order to stay up-to-date in new maintenance technologies to improve the efficiency and production of our operation.

Contacts:

• Has consistent contact with fellow Vehicle Maintenance employees and occasional contact with operating department employees. Has occasional contact with outside vendors.

• Requirements Needed for Advancement to Higher Levels* (special positions only):

• Five to seven years of experience in the Vehicle Maintenance field or three to five years with certificate of completion in an Automotive Diesel Technology School with a minimum of 1000 clock hours.

• Must have the tools to perform major preventive maintenance repairs on all Powdr Copper Mountain fleet, excluding "specialty" tools.

• Must have basic welding experience.

• Be knowledgeable, proficient and work with minimal supervision in these areas:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in order to train co-worker in all maintenance areas of operation.

• Must have the ability to run the day-to-day operations of the Shop in the absence of the Foremen and Manager.

Administration Duties:

• Must have accurate verbal and written communication skills, understanding and the ability to read and write the English language.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "culture" with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity

• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines

• Follows established policies and procedures

• Is supportive of Core Values

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach

• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.

• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

• Is flexible with hours and days of work

• Is able to work any days of the week

• Is able to work 10-hour shifts

• Is able to work outside, in inclement weather

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.

• Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Must have a valid US Driver’s license.

• Must have a well-rounded set of tools to include a bottom rollaway box to perform major PMI’s and repairs on Powdr Copper Mountain’s fleet, (excluding "specialty" tools).

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• Two to five years’ experience in the Vehicle Maintenance field or one to three years’ experience and certificate of completion from and Auto/Diesel Technology School with a minimum of 1000 clock hours.

• Must include knowledge in the following areas: hydraulics, electrical, electrical over hydraulics, gas and diesel engine systems, computerized engine control systems, drive train, chassis, body repair, basic welding, fuel systems, air systems, and schematic drawings.

• Must possess the ability to operate all types of equipment that may be worked on. Must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six to twelve months of position date.

• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.

Position was reposted on October 7th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, October 14th.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado’s playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.