POWDR

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Snowbird is situated in the middle of the Wasatch Mountain Range and is not only home to awe-inspiring views and mighty terrain, it is also home to employees equally as remarkable. Snowbird is continually looking for the best, those who share a passion for these mountains and the outdoors. Snowbird is a unique resort with distinct summer and winter seasons and offers full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

TITLE: Vehicle Maintenance Master Technician/Foreperson

LOCATION: Snowbird Gad Valley Maintenance Garage

STATUS: Hourly, Full-time, Year-round

SCHEDULE: Typically 7am-4pm, with other hours required at times

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager, the Vehicle Maintenance Master Technician/Foreperson at Snowbird, you will help plan, organize, and supervise the operation of the vehicle maintenance shop. You will also apply high-level skills and knowledge of the automotive and heavy truck/equipment industry to maintain and repair ski resort equipment while transcending the maintenance stereotype.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Quickly diagnose and repair all vehicle problems.
• Implement preventative maintenance methods to reduce downtime and reduce P.M. service time.
• Fabricate advanced structures, vehicles, and vehicle systems.
• Design and construct vehicle systems from scratch.
• Document all parts usage and all work done on work orders.
• File and pursue warranty issues.
• Maintain tools and work area.
• Manage motor pool and have daily accountability for damage.
• Attempt to transcend the maintenance stereotype.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Management:

• Assist Vehicle Maintenance Shop Manager with prioritizing, planning and supervising daily workload for other mechanics.
• Manage staff hours.
• Assign and inspect work.
• Assist with administrative duties such as purchase orders, receiving, inventory, and ordering parts.
• Help lead weekly service meetings.
• Manage and analyze maintenance shop budget.
• Pass on knowledge to less experienced staff.
• Help with Staff performance evaluations, respectful communication & feedback, training new mechanics & providing rewards & recognition to the team when warranted.
• Communicate with department heads to learn of their needs and express the shop’s ability to meet those needs.
• Pioneer safety practices and dress code. Help lead weekly safety meetings. Follow all Federal, State & Snowbird policies & safety procedures, while implementing new safety practices for the shop, ensuring the team follows these policies.
• Maintain and improve the culture and conditions of the shop.
• Reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Manager. Work will be approximately 80% hands-on, 20% administrative.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• 4-6 years of relevant technical experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean motor vehicle record.
• Must have all tools for all maintenance tasks.
• Formal automotive repair training.
• Formal diesel/heavy equipment training.
• Formal welding/cutting training and certification.
• Formal electrical training.
• Formal hydraulic training.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master certification preferred.
• Ability to read and write, perform simple math with accuracy, and follow directions and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic functions on a PC or tablet such as internet access and electronic work order updating.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Regularly scheduled work shifts
• Requires being on-call and working weekends, holidays, and some evenings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be prepared to stay overnight, if necessary, on occasional times of road closures.
• May experience unusual stress from continual work with public, winter conditions, snow night requirements and commuting to/from Snowbird.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
• Work is outdoors and requires constant exposure to cold and other extreme weather conditions.
• Work is subject to frequent interruptions making continuity and accuracy difficult, frequent exposure to noise.
• Work is in a vehicle maintenance shop environment.
• Direct and continuous contact with co-workers, management and other departments.
• Must have the ability to interact at any time with guests and other employees in a pleasant manner and maintain good working relationships with others and all departments at Snowbird.
• Travel: Occasional trips to the Salt Lake Valley.

WHY WORK HERE

• FREE Snowbird season pass and summer/winter complimentary ticket benefits.
• Discounts at Snowbird eateries, retail shops, mountain school, lodging and daycare for employees.
• Outdoor Pro Deals.
• Available medical, dental, vision and accident insurance – benefits are available based on position and are subject to change.
• 401k with company match.
• Discounts with Powdr partners.
• Free transportation to work: UTA Bus, employee shuttles, and other rideshare options.

All job opportunities at Snowbird Resort require the ability to comply with our Professional Appearance, Drug & Alcohol, and Employee Conduct Policies. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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Snowbird is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Further, we stand for diversity of thought, background, race, sexual orientation, gender and belief. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, seasonal, multi-seasonal or year-round employment, Snowbird provides a dynamic and friendly environment with many great benefits and perks.

If you are passionate about the outdoors, check out our open positions and apply online today!