FLEET MECHANIC

JOB DESCRIPTION        

JOB  TITLE:                   FLEET MECHANIC

DEPARTMENT:            FLEET MAINTENANCE             

REPORTS TO:               FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGER

CLASSIFICATION:                     FULL-TIME or PART-TIME/SEASONAL

                                                HOURLY/GROUP 4

            DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

To perform complete maintenance and repairs on resort equipment including heavy equipment, road vehicles, snowcats, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, small engines, and implements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•          Assist Fleet Maintenance Manager with the service and respair of equipment and vehicles

•          Perform mechanical operations on resort equipment

•          Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair

•          Fuel and service vehicles are required

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

•          Maintain work activity and materials log for each job on a daily basis

•          Adhere to maintenance procedures and standards

•          Follow company safety procedures and employee policies

•          Assure safety of maintenance operations

•          Ensure the shop and supply room are kept clean and orderly

•          Assist in snow removal and lift repair when needed

•          Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills

•          Must possess strong knowledge of heavy equipment

•          Strong background in maintenance and/or repairs of small engines, brush cutters, chain saws, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, snow blowers, etc.

•          Easily follows written and verbal instructions

•          Adjust quickly to changes in assignments

•          Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, state and county safety codes and regulations

•          Must provide own tools

   Education/Certification

•          ASE certified mechanic

•          Trained in the operation of snow machines and 4-wheelers 

•          Formal training on heavy/light rolling stock

•          Formal training on small engines desirable

•          Must have a valid, unrestricted, driver's license

Experience      

•          Knowledge of diesel and hydraulic

•          Minimum of 5 years verifiable experience maintaining resort equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•          Indoor/outdoor including extreme temperatures during winter months

•          Travel to Grand Junction with occasional out of town appointments

•          Must be able to function with minimum supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•          Must be 25 years of age or older

•          Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods, walk, bend, ascend and descend stairs and uneven terrain,  lift up to 100 pounds, tolerate freezing temperatures.

ATTENDANCE:

32 - 40 hours per week. This position requires the ability to maintain flexibility in a work schedule, which will include weekends and holidays.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge I have reviewed the content of this job description and understand that if I have any physical limitations or require any reasonable accommodations in order to perform my job, I must immediately inform Human Resources and my supervisor.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.  

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Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  Powderhorn Resort maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.