Vehicle Maintenance Assistant
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Willamette Pass - Crescent Lake Jct, OR 97733Position Type: SeasonalThe Vehicle Maintenance Assistant position works with the Vehicle Maintenance Manager to ensure the vehicles and mechanical equipment that keep the ski slopes and trails available to use all winter long are impeccably maintained. This role is a part-time position for the winter of 2026/2027 season. Anticipated start date is in November.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with maintenance inspections and resulting repairs on the fleet including trucks, vans, snow removal equipment, transportation equipment and snowcats.
Maintain accurate and precise recording of daily activities on work orders, indirect labor logs, and parts requisitions.
Safely drive company vehicles/equipment with automatic, standard, hydrostatic, or powershift transmissions.
Assist the entire mountain operations with any tasks, as needed and assigned.
QualificationsOther Responsibilities
Consistently collaborate with all mountain operations departments to contribute to mountain-wide communication and safety.
Stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other laws governing personnel environment and equipment safety for the purpose of ensuring safety in the workplace.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of heavy equipment/diesel mechanics.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment
Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods.
Able to work a flexible schedule, any hours of the day, any days of the week.
Experience/Qualifications
At least one year of vehicle maintenance field experience is a plus
A valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license is required.
Company at a glance
Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) is the third-largest ski resort company in the United States by resort count. Based in Durango, Colorado, MCP owns and manages 17 ski areas, bike parks, and golf courses across the Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Chile.
Our portfolio includes destinations such as Purgatory Resort (CO), Arizona Snowbowl (AZ), Spider Mountain (TX), and Valle Nevado (Chile) — each offering unique experiences while sharing a common purpose: Give People the Freedom to Ski.
Collectively, MCP properties feature nearly 9,500 acres of lift-served terrain, 500+ trails, 90 lifts, and access to more than 235,000 acres of backcountry, snowcat, and heli-skiing. Since 2015, MCP has invested over $125 million in capital improvements, from new lifts and terrain expansions to snowmaking and guest amenities.
Core Values
Freedom – Explore without boundaries
Happiness – Live in the moment doing what you love
Purpose – Discover what’s important and make a difference
For a full list of resorts and more information, visit mcp.ski
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