Vehicle Mechanic - Year Round

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Vehicle Mechanic

Reports To: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Vehicle Maintenance

Classification: FT/Year-Round

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs maintenance and modifications on vehicles, snowcats, heavy equipment, ATVs and snowmobiles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs repair work on:
  • Gasoline and diesel engines.
  • Hydrostatic drives.
  • Hydraulic systems.
  • Gear and final drives.
  • Brakes.
  • Winch systems.
  • Electrical systems.
• Performs limited welding and acetylene cutting.
• Maintains required maintenance records (hours, materials, prices).
• Orders and stocks parts.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Capable of overseeing special projects as needed

-- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job--

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

• Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing equipment in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform welding and acetylene cutting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skilled in the use of mechanical tools, materials, welding, and testing equipment.
• Ability to comply and follow company safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other departments.

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be familiar with the safe operation of snowmobiles, snow cats, four-wheel drive pickups, heavy equipment, and ATVs on the mountain.
• Must have two years experience repairing equipment or demonstrate similar knowledge.
• Must be proficient as a class B mechanic.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

• Typical mechanic hand and power tools - wrenches, grinders, welders, acetylene torch, vehicle test equipment.
• Parts and service manuals.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Office and automotive shop environment.
• Repairs are sometimes performed outside, often in extreme weather conditions.
• Physical requirements: heavy lifting, bending, reaching, and turning.
• May be required to hike mountainous terrain to repair equipment.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.