Vehicle Maintenance Technician Level 3

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 3

Job Status: Year Round Full Time

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $36.50 to $41.60+, 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 Tech III performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI); troubleshooting; failure analysis and ensuing resulting repairs of Powdr Copper Mountain’s fleet, including trucks, vans, buses and snowcats. Provides Powdr Copper Mountain with maximum safe vehicle availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs PMI’s and resulting repairs in accordance with Powdr Copper Mountain’s Vehicle Maintenance’s guidelines and standards on fleet including trucks, vans, transportation equipment and snowcats.

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

• Reads and interprets hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system schematics.

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

  • Troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, hydrostatic drive systems and hydraulic systems

  • Troubleshooting and repair of light truck and van computer systems, i.e. emissions, airbags, antilock brakes, etc.

• Communicates effectively in order to train co-workers in all maintenance areas of operation.

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

• Accountable for accurate and precise recording of daily activities on work orders, indirect labor logs, parts requisitions to be used on the evaluation and administration portion of the department operation.

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

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

• All other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for management in 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.

• Can assist in the training of Powdr Copper Mountain personnel in the operation of equipment, to include vehicle check-out procedures, equipment use and safety to ensure a knowledgeable and safe staff

• Can perform minor welding/fabrication projects to include the use of machine shop tools.

• Assist in the running of the day-to-day operation of the Shop as required.

Contacts:

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

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Periodically required to be responsible for Vehicle Maintenance personnel. To provide leadership for assigned junior members of the staff in the absence of the Foreman or Manager.

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information

• 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 hours of the day, any days of the week

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

Basic Requirements:

• High School Education or equivalent

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

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

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

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Must have valid US Driver’s License

• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License Class B with P2 endorsement or ability to obtain within designated time frame.

• Must have bottom rollaway box and tool to perform major PMI’s and repairs on fleet, (excluding “specialty tools”).

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• Must possess the ability to operate all types of fleet equipment.

• Five to ten years in the Vehicle Maintenance field or three to six years with a certificate of completion in an Automotive Diesel Technology school with a minimum of 1000 clock hours. Must include knowledge and expertise 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.

• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Position was originally posted on March 30th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 9th.

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.

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