Vehicle Shop Mechanic

Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort foster an environment where every person feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a consistent and enduring effort to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for our team, guests, and community through respecting and celebrating all backgrounds and perspectives while addressing barriers through a collaboration of efforts with leadership, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) consultants, and our DEI Committee. Opportunities exist for our team to engage in training, educational resources, and focus work; connecting our mission of enriching lives to meaningful and purposeful work. We recognize that growing the culture and influencing the industry is a significant effort, it requires everyone’s engagement, collaboration, and voice. We invite all our team members to be part of improving the culture in whatever capacity they can. 

The Vehicle Shop Mechanic propels our standard of service by ensuring the safe and reliable operation of our dynamic fleet throughout the season. This team member performs work on fleet buses, shuttles, company vehicles, snowmobiles, and state of the art snow equipment such as Snowcats and heavy equipment designed to move and harvest the snow from our parking lots. All repairs are performed on-site where the Vehicle Shop Mechanic will perform scheduled maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and assist the team with tasks and repairs as needed.

This is a full-time, year-round, benefitted position

Scope of Work:

• Perform repairs and routine service to vehicle shop equipment
• Recovery of equipment and vehicles
• Collaborate with other vehicle shop team members on projects
• Document performed repairs and maintenance

Qualifications and Experience

Mt. Hood Meadows provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strongly encourage applications from people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, pregnancies, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, ages, mental or physical disabilities, ancestries, medical conditions, military or veteran status, citizenship status, socio-economic backgrounds, or any other status protected by law.

Research has shown that women may be less likely to apply for a job if they do not check all the boxes in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply for positions that pique their interests and will consider transferable skills in placement of specific qualifications. We believe in fostering a growth mindset and want our team to develop new skills and grow into the job they want at Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur or to take elsewhere on their personal career paths.

• Must be at least 19 years of age for insurance purposes
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform work in all outdoor weather conditions including snow and rain
• Must be able to commit to working weekends and holidays during the winter season
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business

Preferred Qualifications and Experience 

• Basic Welding Skills
• ASE Certified
• Equipment operation experience (Snowcats, Plow Trucks, Snowmobiles)

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $24.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Employer paid base medical plan, dental, vision, and life insurance for employee coverage with Buy-Up plan option
• Employer 25% contribution to qualified dependents for medical insurance
• 401k after 500 hours within six months  
• Vacation, sick pay, and paid holidays during non-winter seasons
• Employee Assistance Program

Perks

• Year-Round housing options available. Subject to availability.
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners

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At Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort our mission is enriching the lives of our team, guests, and community. We believe this is a place where feeling a sense of belonging, rocking the team and guest experience, and exceeding expectations leads to your life being enriched. We welcome all to their mountain home.