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Vehicle Maintenance Foreman - Upper Vehicles

Palisades Tahoe
401(k)
United States, Nevada, Reno
Feb 27, 2025
Year Round

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Job Summary: Maintain and repair a wide variety of over the snow equipment including but not limited to snow grooming machines, snowmobiles, lift APU's and generators. Works on advanced level aspects of maintenance and repair of company vehicles and equipment. Oversee operations of the shop, prioritize daily tasks and assist other mechanics. Communicate with shop manager to meet expectation goals and maintain a safe working environment.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $36.39 - $47.31 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:
* Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
* Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
* Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
* 401(k) plan with generous company match
* Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
* 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
* 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following and other duties may be assigned:
  • Able to perform under pressure in adverse conditions and willingness to tackle any odd job that comes up.
  • Must have own tools.
  • Effective communication skills, oral & written.
  • Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness.
  • Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards.
  • Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time. Along with a flexible schedule.
  • Work well as team leader.
  • The ability to safely operate all types of equipment.
  • Able to identify and repair all types of mechanical and electrical issues that may occur.
  • Able to always conduct his or herself in a professional manor.
  • Must have very thorough and complete work ethic.
  • Ability to champion, mentor other employees and mechanics.


Competencies and Job Requirements:
  • Snowcat/snowmobile maintenance and repair experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • On hill Snowcat, snowmobile recovery and repairs.
  • Knowledge and experience to safely use and operate typical vehicle repair shop hand tools and equipment.
  • Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, Diagnostic and repairs.
  • Welding and fabrication experience.
  • Ability to read both electrical and hydraulic schematics.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Snowcat and snowmobile operation.
  • Capable of clearly communicating with other team members. Daily tasks and expectations.
  • Communicate with other departments equipment availability and equipment status


Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 7+ years of the following experience with Pisten Bully units and the following items listed above, with good references.


Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls. Must be capable of frequent wrist, elbow and should twisting and pulling movements. Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling 100 lbs or more, and frequently lifting, pushing or pulling, and carrying up to 40lbs. Must be capable of climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, walking on snow and ice, and operating snow vehicles. Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.
Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate. Hazardous materials include petroleum products, fuel and waste products.

Equipment Used in Job: Various

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.
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