Fleet​/Power Sport Technician

FULL-TIME | YEAR ROUND

This is where we’re supposed to give you a quick introduction about working at Jay Peak. Except there’s nothing quick about what your experiences will be or what our expectations are. In summary, we will expect you to work hard, to help fellow teammates, to service the guest and to have fun. In return, we will pay you fairly, let you know (and more importantly make you feel) that you are valued, and, if you’re so inclined, work with you to help create a career.

Still interested? Keep reading.

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SUMMARY

Skilled position that performs scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to automobiles, trucks (light and heavy), vans, heavy equipment, groomers, snow mobiles, 4 wheelers and UTVs. Disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, clutches, front and rear ends, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other assemblies. Works with a high degree of independence. This position requires you to have your own tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles. Maintain vehicle records as required.
• Examines vehicle and discusses with Lead Mechanic or Manager the nature and extent of damage or malfunction. Locates causes of trouble, dismantles vehicle components, and examines parts for defects.
• Plans work procedure.
• Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units on the underside of vehicle.
• Removes unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear. Replaces or repairs parts.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, starters, and pumps.
• Replaces parts such as crank shafts and cylinder blocks.
• Rewires ignition systems, lights and instrumental panels. Starts and tests repaired vehicles and listens to sounds for performance.
• Raises and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
• Mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or welding broken parts.
• Removes, replaces and adjusts headlights and installs and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to the original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There is no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and write common business levels of correspondence, service memos, reports, and manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to management and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Understanding of imperial and metric units of measurement.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or digital form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to understand and utilize scanning tool for electrical diagnostics.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid Vermont Driver’s License and be able to meet requirements of Jay Peak Resort’s automobile insurance policies.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate with other team members, including those in other departments.
• Must be able to diagnose issues in a variety of vehicles and engines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing standards (knowing current standards, staying up to date with latest technology or having experience working with electronics).

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