What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Maintenance Manager position at Sun Valley Resort?
The Vehicle Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates the upkeep and maintenance of the mountain equipment workshop, including snowcats, snow mobiles, and pickup trucks. Leads a team of 6 to 8 mechanics and helps develop and manage annual labor and expenses budgets, and plan for capital cycle needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees the maintenance programs for all mountain-based equipment; primarily snow cats and snow mobiles, as well as trucks, side-by-sides, and other heavy equipment.
- Review daily comments, feedback, and work report requests to prioritize and assign the work for all shop mechanics.
- Plan and prepare for summer maintenance needs in order to have a reliable and ready for winer fleet.
- Hires, trains, and monitors a progressive program to develop the mechanics skills and knowledge.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Performs performance reviews, implements recognition, corrective action and coaching for shop employees.
- Prepares and maintains department budgets, identifying operating costs, procurement of motor vehicles, replacement parts and materials, and cost of outside contractual services.
- Participates in the training of authorized drivers regarding company policy and procedures.
- Attend and participate in Mountain Manager meetings.
- Is willing and able to work on equipment as needed.
- Have Mazmat / Hazcomm experience and oversee the waste oil programs.
- Scheule and complete daily, weekly, month inspections of the fueling system to meet DEQ requirements.
Qualifications:
- College degree in a transferable discipline or work experience equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA standards, DEQ, HAZMAT, SPCC, Lockout Tag Out, and other policies.
- Preferably Ski Industry experience with snowcats and snowmobiles.
- Proven leadership and management of small teams.
- Previous Leadership and management of work teams.
- Prior experience as a mechanic working on heavy equipment.
- Proficient with computer-based programs and systems
- Current Driver's License.
