Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking a motivated, safety-minded Vehicle Maintenance Lube Technician for an entry-level helper position learning the maintenance and safe operation of the entire Sugar Bowl | Royal Gorge vehicle fleet. You will safely follow instruction and guidance from the Shop Foreman, Manager and experienced co-workers to learn the basic maintenance skills for all gasoline and diesel powered (heavy and light duty) vehicles, as well as an introduction to their corresponding hydraulic and electrical systems.
Why Sugar Bowl?
Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts a like.
Who You Are
- Someone who puts courtesy and safety first in everything you do
- Curious about how things work, with some mechanical knowledge or experience (a plus, but not required)
- Excited to learn the basics of maintaining and repairing diesel and gas engines
- Eager to build your skills troubleshooting and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems
- Interested in picking up the basics of fabrication
- A motivated self-starter who learns quickly and takes initiative
- Ready to learn how all of the vehicles and equipment we maintain operate
- Adaptable and steady in a fast-paced shop that can get busy, and comfortable working through extreme weather and changing conditions
- Open to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed — a versatile, team-first mindset
What You’ll do
- Learn the basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of gasoline and diesel engines, and hydraulic and electrical systems
- Work with the Fleet Manager and Shop Supervisor to develop skill sets
- Maintain concise and thorough communication with team members
- Learn basic fabrication skills
- Maintain a safe, clean and presentable workplace on a daily basis
- Complete and properly document all work performed
- Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations beyond the shop.
- Take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills across the resort, supporting a well-rounded, team-first approach to the guest experience.
Physical Requirements
- Lifts, carries and moves up to fifty (50) pounds, such as parts, fluids, tools and equipment, throughout a shift
- Stands, walks, bends, kneels and reaches for extended periods, including working under and around vehicles
- Uses hand and power tools repetitively throughout the day
- Works in a shop environment and outdoors, including extreme weather conditions
Benefits
- Paid time off & Paid sick leave
- Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer paid life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits (AD&D, critical illness, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
- Free ski and tubing passes for employees
- Free ski passes for dependents
- 50% off food at our restaurants
- Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees
- Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends
- Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations
- Hotel discounts
- Employee ski reciprocal programs