Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice

Overview:

Sunday River is looking for a Vehicle Maintenance Apprentice to work alongside our experienced technicians on the service and repair of our fleet of high-tech grooming machines, buses, trucks, vans, snowmobiles, and ATVs.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, and thrive working as part of a team. This Registered Apprenticeship through the State of Maine is a great opportunity for a career-minded person starting out in the ski and/or vehicle maintenance industry, combining on-the-job and classroom training.

Responsibilities:

• Professional assessment of work orders, estimates of time of repair, and work procedures 

• General safety around shop, maintain clean workspace, wear appropriate safety equipment, and demonstrate consistent safe operation of equipment 

• Perform inspections and testing, diagnose malfunctions, perform adjustments and repairs 

• General vehicle maintenance including, but not limited to, oil changes, brake replacements, tire mounting, track repair, wear and tear repairs, and top of fluids to vehicle specifications 

• System troubleshooting and repair of all systems across fleet 

• Equipment operation and repair in locations on and off mountain, in any weather or environmental conditions, as needed 

• Effective communication, record keeping and public relations with external guests and team members 

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• High school diploma or equivalent, or actively working to earn diploma 

• At least two years of related classroom or work experience. 

• The ability to use basic hand tools is required. 

• Ability to use logic, vendor support, reference manuals, Internet resources, and documentation to solve problems is required. 

 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Wage ranges from $18 per hour at the beginning of the apprenticeship to $20 per hour at completion of apprenticeship, with room for professional growth and advancement after completion. 

• Team Member Perks include: 

• Free ski and golf passes, and access to other Boyne Resorts 

• Resort discounts on dining, retail, lodging, and spa  

• Eligibility for affordable team member housing