Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Direct Report:

Director of Mountain Operations

Full-time Year-round

based heavily on experience and skill level

• $25-$30 - an hour based on experience (entry)
• $30-$35 - an hour based on experience (intermediate)
• $35-$40 - an hour based on experience (advanced)

401K | Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance | HSA (Health Savings Account) | PTO (Paid Time Off) | Season Pass

Lutsen Mountains is a part of Midwest Family Ski Resorts, a multi-generational family-owned and operated mountain resort with 3 of the oldest and largest resorts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Our company culture reflects family focused values due to our family ownership, our management team, and our guests, who are primarily Midwest families. We rely on team members who are excited about taking ownership of their role, adapting to change, and working collaboratively with our family of team members.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic plays a critical role in keeping the resort equipment and vehicle fleet running safely and efficiently throughout all seasons and is responsible for the inspection, servicing, repair, and ongoing maintenance of a broad range of heavy‑duty equipment and resort vehicles. The ideal candidate will have experience diagnosing and repairing a wide range of gas, diesel, and hydraulic‑powered equipment, and a strong understanding of operations in alpine environments.

This role supports snow making, grooming, lift maintenance, summer projects, and vehicle operations across the resort.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and service on all resort‑owned vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to:
• Pickup and light‑duty trucks
• Forklifts, pay loaders, and tractors
• Snowcats (Pisten Bully, Prinoth)
• Snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, and four‑wheelers
• Gas and diesel‑powered engines
• Lawn and trail maintenance equipment (e.g., mowers, chainsaws)
• Hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
• 12‑volt and 24‑volt electrical systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to restore equipment functionality quickly and effectively.
• Conduct regular inspections, replace fluids, lubricate parts, and adjust or replace worn components.
• Maintain thorough service logs and documentation for each piece of equipment.
• Perform in‑field repairs and mobile troubleshooting during emergency breakdowns in all weather conditions.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, and component rebuilding as needed.

• Support lift, snow making, and trail crews with maintenance tasks and project‑based initiatives.
• Assist snow making teams during early season operations including operating equipment, repositioning snow guns and hoses, and monitoring water and air lines.
• Respond to on‑hill mechanical issues quickly to limit downtime.
• Assist with lift maintenance and participate in emergency lift and gondola evacuations as trained.
• Operate various resort vehicles and machinery including snowmobiles, trucks, and ATVs across rugged terrain.
• Additional duties as assigned

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Hazmat, SPCC, and resort‑specific safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work environment.
• Routinely inspect and test safety systems and components.
• Accurately document safety incidents, repairs, and inspections.
• Notify the manager of any safety risks, equipment abnormalities, or unusual conditions.

• Routinely use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electric‑powered equipment in maintenance and repair procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment lifts and diagnostic tools.
• Support ordering and inventory of parts and consumables.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Class D Driver’s License required;
  Class A CDL preferred
• 3–5 years’ experience in heavy equipment, diesel, or fleet mechanic work (preferably in outdoor or resort environments)
• Experience working with hydraulic systems, diesel/gas engines, and electrical troubleshooting
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read technical manuals and…