Vehicle Mechanic Foreman - Year Round Details

Vehicle Mechanic Foreman - Year Round

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows - Alpine Meadows, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

About Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is an internationally renowned mountain resort in North Lake Tahoe, California and proud host of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. The resort spans 6,000 skiable acres across two mountains, with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. Skiers and riders of all ability levels are welcomed by over 65 percent beginner and intermediate terrain, while legendary steeps, towering cliffs and heart-pumping chutes continue to be ground zero for boundary breaking skiing and riding. The resort features slopeside lodging at The Village at Squaw Valley®, which bustles year-round with nonstop events and over 50 bars, restaurants and boutiques. With an annual average of 450 inches of snowfall and 300 sunny California days, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is known as the Spring Skiing Capital™ and provides the longest ski and snowboard season in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is on the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes, which grants access to 44 iconic destinations across five continents. Ahead of the 2020-21 ski season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced its commitment to change the resort name, removing the word “squaw,” which is widely considered offensive. The resort has begun work on determining a new name, which will be unveiled in 2021. Visit the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows website or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Vimeo.

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 14 iconic resorts including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for eligible employees.
• Health benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term & long-term disability insurance, HSAs/FSAs and more
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Squaw and Alpine

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance, lubrication and adjustments according to manufacturer’s guidelines on snow grooming machines, heavy equipment, buses, trucks, vans, snowmobiles, and other company vehicles.
• Oversee daily operations of the shop including providing guidance and instructions; prioritizing tasks and support other mechanics. Including training of new personnel.
• Repair, remove and/or replace necessary parts to keep vehicles in operation, both in the shop and out in the field.
• Perform major overhauls on all types of gasoline and diesel engines, gearboxes, differentials, and transmissions.
• Perform metal repairs/fabrication using all types of welding and cutting tools.
• Ensure work orders are completed, update service records, & track DOT inspections.
• Order replacement parts & assists with inventory updates while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Perform major overhauls on heavy equipment i.e.: Caterpillar loaders, backhoes, & skid steers along with various pieces of construction equipment, transit busses and snow removal equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area following safety procedures and guidelines.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment operator orientation and training.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

• Able to perform under pressure in adverse conditions and willingness to tackle any odd job that comes up
• Must have own tools
• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• Able to operate all types of equipment safely.
• Able to identify and repair all types of mechanical issues especially when safety is involved.
• Able to conduct his or her self in a professional manor at all times.

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 100 lbs or more, 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.

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 risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work place is usually loud.

Equipment Used in Job: Various

• Valid driver’s license
• Heavy equipment experience
• Hydraulic system experience
• Ability to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Strong diagnostic ability
• Knowledge of all typical shop equipment
• 5 year(s): Vehicle maintenance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Heavy equipment, snowcat, and/or snowmobile repair experience
• Mechanical experience with over-the-snow vehicles & 4WD systems
• Air system and air brake knowledge
• Welding and fabrication background

• High School or better