Transportation Technician

Company Description

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you'll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Job Description

Ensure all golf carts remain in safe and efficient working condition. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and performing necessary repairs to keep carts fully operational.

As Transportation Technician, you will:

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to locate the cause of trouble
• Raise vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to the underside of the vehicle
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Remove units such as engine, transmission, or differential
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfection and dimensional requirements
• Disassemble unit and inspects parts for wear
• Rewire ignition system, lights, and instrument panel
• Install special functional and structural parts and devices
• Maintain golf carts
• Start devices to test performance
• Keep a daily log to track repairs
• Set up and operate drill press, grinder, torches, welder, and other metalworking tools
• Other jobs as assigned to you by your supervisor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work in outdoor weather conditions
• Must be at least 18 and have a valid driver's license to drive company golf carts
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay - Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits - Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Support When You Need It Most
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program - Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship - Up to $40,000 for Team Members' Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement - Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.