Ski Area Mechanic II

The Ski Area Mechanic II operates and inspects automotive, snow grooming, snowmobiles, ski lift, conveyors, and mechanical equipment to diagnose defects, analyze malfunctions, and perform overhaul, servicing, maintenance and repair work as required. The Mechanic II is responsible for the mechanical care and well being of all Tahoe Donner vehicles and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Locate, correct and adjust defects in complex automotive, heavy equipment, snowmobiles, ski lifts, conveyors, and snow grooming equipment.
• Perform skilled work to repair, overhaul and maintain gas, diesel, and electrical powered automotive, lifts, and snow grooming equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust and replace necessary units and parts such as rods, valves, pistons, gears, bearings, fuel and exhaust components, assemblies and cooling systems.
• Repair, overhaul and replace brakes, ignition systems, transmissions, differentials, and axle assemblies.
• Repair and install hydraulic pumps and controls.
• Repair, overhaul and assemble electrical equipment such as generators, APU's, distributors, ignitions, and starters.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, windshield wipers and any other accessories.
• Maintain detailed records of time and materials used for completion of diagnosis.
• Maintain and use appropriate and necessary personal safety equipment and practices.
• Use computerized shop software programs to generate data to track usage and repair.
• Service lifts in the summer according to state mandates and manufacturer guidelines.
• Service auxiliary power units, lift components including gear boxes, electric motors and final drives to ensure in proper working order.
• Help maintain logs, work orders, invoices, and inventory.
• Operate snow grooming machinery at downhill and cross-country ski areas as necessary to diagnose and test equipment or in case of emergency.
• Weld and fabricate metal material.
• In absence of Ski area manager, prioritizes the mechanical needs of the Association and coordinates ski maintenance staff members to efficiently meet these needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

One-year certificate from college or technical school plus one-year shop experience; or three years related experience and/or training as a mechanic; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current Class C driver license with a driving history that meets the minimum standards required by Tahoe Donner Association's insurance carrier. Obtain a minimum total of three ASE certifications within first year in Mechanic II position.