Mechanic I, Vehicle Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY  

Responsible for inspecting vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation. Works on basic aspects of the maintenance and repairs of company vehicles with little supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical and engine defects in buses and other automotive equipment, including diesel engines.  

• Diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of engine codes under the OBD-II system. 

•  Prep vehicles for service to include cleaning and washing off vehicles/ equipment. 

•  Ensure proper operation of engines, tools, and equipment by checking for worn parts and completing preventive maintenance according to manufacturers' maintenance manuals. 

• Change oil filters, install anti-freeze, and snow chains, repair tires, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearings and other assemblies as required. Perform the required preventive maintenance and regular safety inspections. 

•  Perform routine maintenance checks on all vehicles and equipment including snow removal machines, heavy equipment, buses, trucks, vans, snowmobiles, and other company vehicles. 

•  Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventory and conserves resources by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate equipment, parts, and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. 

•  Mend damaged body parts. 

•  Maintain logs and work sheets of inspection and maintenance performed on all equipment. 

• Minor snow removal around the shop and off equipment. 

•  Overhaul and rebuild engines, transmissions, differentials, and all other electrical components utilizing testing devices and machine equipment as required. 

• Perform metal fabrication by using both arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment. 

•  Locate sources of problems by observing, listening to, and checking mechanical devices in operation. 
  Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, examining, and diagnosing the cause of failure and correcting the condition. 

•  May operate a variety of light equipment and power tools while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies with this equipment. 

•  Repair and replace seats, glass, sheet metal, latches, and other body components and assemblies. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum age of 18 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Ability to Ski/Snowboard (preferred) 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  

• Minimum of 3 years automobile or equipment maintenance. 

• Knowledge of automotive and mechanic problem solving. 

• Basic math skills. 

• Knowledge of State and Federal DOT regulations. 

• Knowledge of the OBD-II system. 

• General knowledge of diagnosis and repair of hydraulic systems. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and smell.  

• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls. Must be capable of frequent wrist, elbow and should twisting and pulling movements.  

• Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift.  

• Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. , and frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling, and carrying up to 40lbs.  

• Must be capable of climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, and walking on snow and ice, and operating snow vehicles.  

• Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Indoor / Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. 

• Hazardous Materials / Noise: Employee will often be in contact with hazardous substances. They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, noise, fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the workplace is usually loud. 
  Equipment Used in Job: Various 

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all the functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Crystal Mountain Resort and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety. 

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.  

Employment with Crystal Mountain Resort or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may