Benefits:- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Title: Powersports Mechanic (UTV, Slingshot & Snowmobile Fleet) (3 locations in the Northern Black Hills)
Location: Spearfish Canyon Adventures โ Spearfish Canyon, SD // Black Hills UTV Rentals, Lead, SD // Deadwood UTV & Snowmobile Outfitters, Deadwood, SD.
Employment Type: Full-Time / Year-Round Preferred
Position Overview
Spearfish Canyon Adventures is seeking a dependable and skilled Powersports Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of UTVs, Polaris Slingshots, and snowmobiles. This role is critical to ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for daily guest use.
This position requires a strong mechanical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced rental environment. The selected candidate will be required to complete certification through Polaris University, which will be provided and completed during employment.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Maintenance & Repair
- ย Perform routine maintenance on UTVs, Slingshots, and snowmobiles (oil changes, belts, brakes, inspections)ย
- ย Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues quickly and accuratelyย
- ย Complete repairs in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtimeย
- ย Conduct pre- and post-rental inspections to ensure safety and performanceย
- ย Maintain detailed service records for all unitsย
Operational Support
- ย Work closely with Adventure Techs to prioritize repairs and keep fleet availability highย
- ย Assist in preparing machines for daily rentalsย
- ย Respond to urgent repair needs during peak operating hoursย
- ย Occasionally assist with field recoveries or troubleshooting when neededย
Shop & Facility Management
- ย Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentย
- ย Track parts, supplies, and inventory; communicate ordering needsย
- ย Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and securedย
- ย Follow all safety standards and company proceduresย
Qualifications
- ย Strong mechanical aptitude (powersports, automotive, or small engine experience preferred)ย
- ย Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systemsย
- ย Willingness to complete Polaris certification training within a defined timeframeย
- ย Valid driverโs license with clean driving recordย
- ย Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding workย
- ย Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independentlyย
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
- ย Experience working on Polaris vehicles or similar powersports equipmentย
- ย Small engine repair, ATV/UTV, snowmobile, or motorcycle backgroundย
- ย Prior experience in a rental or high-volume service environmentย
Work Environment
- ย Combination of indoor shop work and outdoor conditionsย
- ย Fast-paced during peak tourism seasonsย
- ย Weekend and holiday availability may be requiredย
Compensation & Perks
- ย Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)ย
- ย Opportunity for advancement as fleet and operations growย
- ย On-the-job Polaris certification and trainingย
- ย Employee discounts on rentals and resort amenitiesย
- ย Work in a unique outdoor setting in Spearfish Canyonย
What Weโre Looking For
Someone who:
- ย Takes pride in their work and keeps equipment in top conditionย
- ย Moves with urgency and understands the impact of downtime on revenueย
- ย Is proactive about identifying issues before they become problemsย
- ย Works well with operations staff and communicates clearly
Pay DOE. EOE. $20-$25/hr.ย