What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Mechanic - Year Round position at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Corporation?
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Reports To: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Department: Vehicle Maintenance
Classification: FT/Year-Round
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs maintenance and modifications on vehicles, snowcats, heavy equipment, ATVs and snowmobiles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs repair work on:
- Gasoline and diesel engines.
- Hydrostatic drives.
- Hydraulic systems.
- Gear and final drives.
- Brakes.
- Winch systems.
- Electrical systems.
- Performs limited welding and acetylene cutting.
- Maintains required maintenance records (hours, materials, prices).
- Orders and stocks parts.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Capable of overseeing special projects as needed
-- Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job--
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:
- Responsible for trouble shooting and repairing equipment in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
- Ability to perform welding and acetylene cutting.
- Ability to work independently.
- Skilled in the use of mechanical tools, materials, welding, and testing equipment.
- Ability to comply and follow company safety practices and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other departments.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
- High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must be familiar with the safe operation of snowmobiles, snow cats, four-wheel drive pickups, heavy equipment, and ATVs on the mountain.
- Must have two years experience repairing equipment or demonstrate similar knowledge.
- Must be proficient as a class B mechanic.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
- Typical mechanic hand and power tools - wrenches, grinders, welders, acetylene torch, vehicle test equipment.
- Parts and service manuals.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
- Office and automotive shop environment.
- Repairs are sometimes performed outside, often in extreme weather conditions.
- Physical requirements: heavy lifting, bending, reaching, and turning.
- May be required to hike mountainous terrain to repair equipment.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
