Advanced Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic - Kirkwood Mountain Resort - Year Round

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Year Round Advanced Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

As a Kirkwood Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic, it is your responsibility to execute our safety best practices to the best of your ability, as well as maintain a friendly and positive attitude every day, with all guests and employees. We are an internal based guest service department we want to make sure we leave our customers with a positive experience.

There are many perks with the job including free season pass, a great benefits package etc.  Our mission is to provide an “Experience of a Lifetime” for both our guests and employees alike.

Our Fleet:

• Pisten Bully and Prinoth Snowcats
• Yamaha and Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
• Heavy Equipment-Caterpiller/John Deere
• Light Duty Trucks-Ford/Chevy/GMC
• Cutaway Shuttle Buses
• Small Engine Equipment

Job Responsibilities:

• Gas / Diesel Engine Repair and Diagnosis
• Drive Train Repair and Diagnosis
• Electrical Repair and Diagnosis
• Brake System Repair and Diagnosis
• Steering and Suspension Repair and Diagnosis
• Preventative Maintenance on Fleet Vehicles
• Snow Cat Fleet Maintenance, Repair and Diagnosis
• Shop Cleanliness
• Spill Prevention
• Training Assistance with Entry Level Employees
• Ordering and Inventory

 Job Requirements:

• Candidate should have a minimum of 4 years vehicle maintenance experience specific to the types of vehicles in our fleet – Required
• Must have own tools and be willing to purchase more as necessary – Required
• Mechanical aptitude – Preferred
• Must Have or obtain a valid driver’s license / clean DMV record.  - Required
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly - Required
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (primary shop is on-mountain and work is often outdoors) - Required
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends - Required
• Must have high school degree or equivalent - Required
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English – Preferred
• Follow all shop safety practices and dress code.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment to hit our goals and expectations.
• Communicate with department heads and employees regarding equipment problems and repairs
• Document all work done and parts on work orders-Required
• Small engine repair experience is a benefit.
• Able to diagnosis and repair electrical and computer systems problems on modern vehicles.-Required
• Able to diagnosis and repair major mechanical systems on modern vehicles.-Required

If you want to work for a different kind of ski resort, you’ve found your perfect match at Heavenly. With a massive mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is for those who want to go big and forge their own path. From on-mountain concerts to world-famous après ski parties and a one-of-a-kind DJ CAT, Heavenly exudes high-energy from first chair to last call. Come be a part of the team committed to delivering a refreshingly unique ski experience.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 141050