Vehicle Maintenance Technician II

Vehicle Maintenance Technician II

General Purpose

Under general supervision, the Vehicle Maintenance Technician I performs skilled preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure the operational readiness of the Purgatory Resort fleet. This role involves the inspection, service, and repair of a diverse inventory of mobile equipment, including snowcats, passenger trucks, snowmobiles, and stationary equipment on a continuing and revolving basis.

This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, and a free season pass for you and your dependents. All full time, year round positions are eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular wages. For a full list of benefits visit Employee Resource Site.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Service & Repair: Execute skilled maintenance on company vehicles such as Snowcats (e.g., C-110, C-115), Snowmobiles (e.g., S-7, S-14), and Trucks (e.g., T-181, T-187).

Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, Lube-Oil-Filter (LOF) services, and fluid flushes to mitigate downtime.

Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to OSHA compliance and departmental safety guidelines.

Documentation: Complete incoming work orders in a timely fashion and submit daily work reports detailing projects initiated and fulfilled.

Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Identify issues ranging from basic electrical faults (e.g., lighting, battery testing) to mechanical failures in field environments.

Inventory & Tools:

Maintain personal toolset and ensure shop equipment is used efficiently and safely.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical Knowledge:

Foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, specifically pertaining to passenger trucks and snowmobiles.

Physical Proficiency:

Ability to lift components up to 75 pounds and perform manual labor in extreme alpine environments.

Operational Readiness:

Precision, memory, and tactical discrimination are essential for identifying misaligned gears, hydraulic leaks, or electrical fault codes.

Education and Experience:

Education and Training

• Preferred Education: Trade school completion is preferred.
• Certifications: Possession of current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is preferred.
• Licensing: Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a background check with a clean driving record.

Professional Experience

• Required Years: A minimum of two years of combined mechanical experience.
• Industry Context: The experience must specifically be within a ski resort environment.
• Required Aptitude: Candidates must have a strong mechanical background and/or aptitude.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid knowledge of vehicle operation is essential, specifically for passenger trucks and snowmobiles.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

The role is highly active, with 70% of time spent outdoors across all seasons in constantly changing weather conditions, including sub-zero temperatures and icy surfaces. Noise levels frequently reach 60-110 decibels, and hazards include high-voltage electrical systems, welding flash, and petroleum distillates. Technicians must be comfortable with frequent stooping, climbing, kneeling, and reaching to access heavy equipment components.