What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / FLEET MAINTENANCE position at Powderhorn Mountain Resort?
Position Summary
To perform complete maintenance and repairs on resort equipment including heavy equipment, road vehicles, snowcats, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, small engines, and implements.
Primary Responsibilities/Duties
Ø Perform mechanical operations on resort equipment.
Ø Develop, coordinate and implement maintenance procedures and standards.
Ø Assure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Colorado fuel storage codes and regulations.
Ø Assure compliance with established company safety procedures and employee policies.
Ø Assure safety of maintenance operations.
Ø Order and maintain all necessary supplies.
Ø Control and account for daily fuel, oil and gas usage.
Ø Control and account for daily equipment checkout.
Ø Develop, manage and operate budgets.
Ø Participate in the maintenance and repair of ski lifts when needed.
Ø Oversee snow plowing/removal functions.
Ø Conduct weekly safety meetings.
Ø Advise and instruct all mountain personnel on safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
Ø Train employees in the safe operation of snowmobiles and 4-wheelers.
Core Skills
- Strong background in periodic maintenance and/or repairs of road vehicles, heavy equipment, snowcats, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, small engines, and implements.
- Basic welding skills.
- Superior organizational and record keeping skills.
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, state and county safety codes and regulations.
- Ability to perform in a stressful, noisy and/or crowded environment.
- Ability to maintain an orderly and professional work area.
- Minimal computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products and company email systems.
- Must provide own general tools. Company provides specialty tools.
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Computer Skills
- N/A
Tools/Equipment
- General Tools
- Specialty Tools
Licenses/Certifications/Training/Experience
- Minimum three years verifiable experience maintaining equipment similar to that at Powderhorn Resort.
- Trained (and capable of training) operation of snow machines and 4-wheelers.
Work Environment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ø Indoor/outdoor including extreme temperatures during winter months.
Ø Travel to Grand Junction with occasional out of town appointments.
Ø Must be able to function with minimum supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to perform the following functions: Stand and/or sit for extended periods,
walk, bend, ascend and descend stairs and uneven terrain, lift up to 100 pounds, tolerate hot/cold temperatures (at times above 100°or below 0°).
- Must be comfortable climbing lift towers and working over 30 feet above the ground in all
types of weather.
Ø Must have normal color vision and depth perception.
ATTENDANCE:
Ø 40 hours per week minimum. Work hours are determined by workload.
Ø This position requires the ability to maintain flexibility in a work schedule, which will
include weekends, holidays, and extra hours.
Ø May be called in evenings/weekends as needed.
