Overview
Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, whose mission is to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of more than 4,200 Alaska Native shareholders. Alaska Native Corporations hold a distinct purpose and share a familiar creation story born in an act of Congress in 1971.
Join a fast-growing “forever” company that manages over 30 subsidiaries and provides centers of excellence in a shared service center model based out of Herndon, Virginia.
At Goldbelt, we place a strong emphasis on recognizing and rewarding the dedication and hard work of our team members in pursuit of our company's mission. We are a team focused on gold standard customer service and professional growth with competitive benefits and profit-sharing plans and help support a business model that gives back to the community of shareholders.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Tram Ops & Facilities Manager, is responsible for the supervision of all phases of tramway maintenance activity and the performance of journeyman level electrical and/or mechanical work.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Extensive knowledge of the operation of aerial lift or tramway facilities, terminals and related equipment
- Knowledge of common industry practices and considerations
- Knowledge of maintenance and repair requirements; and applicable building, ANSI, OSHA and health codes
- Ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, repair or rebuild systems and components of the facility and related equipment
- Ability to make work assignments, check the completed work, and guide/train a maintenance crew in normal operating and crisis situations
- Ability to function in a stressful environment
- Ability to balance and prioritize operating needs and schedules with available time and skills of maintenance crew to get the job done efficiently and effectively
- Ability to develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program/schedule and employee safety and emergency evacuation training program
- Ability to make decisions on maintaining and repairing equipment, systems, and components
- Ability to read and interpret tramway and lift blueprints, manuals, and warranty requirements
- Ability to physically rope-evacuate passengers and self from cabin
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to learn, understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
- Ability to train staff in tram operations, emergency evacuation procedures, and basic customer service skills
- Ability to learn, understand, and follow verbal and manual instructions, learn and function within ANSI codes
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees
- Ability to work directly with the public, providing information and assistance on a daily basis
- Ability/willingness to learn and pass on to passengers those areas of interest to visitors, such as local history, people, culture, geography, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in aerial tramway and /or ski lift operations and maintenance; to include two (2) years’ work with electrical controls, hydraulics and wire-rope AND
- One (1) year Lead/supervisory experience, including scheduling and training subordinates in any environment
- Current CPR/AED and first aid certificates
- Current Rope access and/or Fall Protection certificate
- Experience working with state and local operational codes, ANSI B-77 code and manufacturer’s specifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of experience in aerial tramway and/or ski lifts, gondola operations to include four (4) years’ work with electrical controls, hydraulics and wire rope
- Five (5) years lead/supervisory maintenance experience, including scheduling and training subordinates in any environment
- Current CPR/AED and first aid certificates
- Current Rope access and or Fall Protection certificate
Pay and BenefitsHourly Compensation for this position is in between $30-$40 an hour DOE. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. Our annual incentive compensation plan is designed to reward your contributions to Goldbelt's success. It's a profit-sharing initiative tied to our strategic objectives, demonstrating that your efforts directly impact our achievements. As an employee, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- After considering internal and external factors on a daily basis, determines whether to proceed with the tramway operation; is constantly monitoring factors affecting the safe and efficient operation of the tramway cars and the control center
- Responsible for ensuring that the lift is operational for public transport during scheduled hours, and that all required maintenance and work is performed by staff and/or contractors in accordance with state and local operational codes, ANSI B-77 code and manufacturer’s specifications
- Ensures that maintenance personnel are available at all times during operation to the public of the tramway
- Supervises the maintenance and repair work performed on the lift by subordinates and contractors, after troubleshooting and determining exactly what corrective work, methods, resources and budget are needed
- Makes staff assignments; schedules staff work, takes into consideration ongoing operational needs, availability of staff, equipment, parts, etc.; checks quality of work performed, guides (and sometimes trains) work crew to project completion
- Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program and schedule for all tramway structures and systems; expedites all materials needed to do preventative maintenance or repairs
- Manages and records the training of staff in standby operations, generator operations and rescue car lift evacuations; participates in emergency lift evacuation upon notification by the General Manager or Director of Tram Ops & Facilities Manager
- Ensures that safety measures and equipment (i.e. harnesses, helmet, etc.) are taken/used at all times, especially when staff climb towers or ride on top of tram cars
- Performs journey level electrical and/or mechanical work which includes troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing or rebuilding mechanical components or electrical systems; uses and supervises the use of tools per manufacturers’ instructions and specifications
- Is authorized to close the tramway operations due to adverse weather or operational conditions.
- Is authorized to deny tramway access to any person who is considered not fit, competent or dangerous to himself, others or to equipment
- Assumes responsibilities of Director of Tram Ops & Facilities Manager during his/her absences
- Ensures that subordinates are trained (including in emergency rope evacuation), equipped and fit to perform their duties. Constantly emphasizes the importance of customer service; monitors staff’s provision of the same, correcting weaknesses or problems. Must ensure that all timecards or pay sheets are reviewed, signed, and submitted in a timely manner
- Periodically reviews the operator’s manual with each new and returning employee; records all training per the ANSI code. During operating hours, ensures the availability of at least one trained employee onsite to administer first aid
- Expected to become familiar with all tram systems and normal operations
- Performs basic trouble shooting of tram systems and records faults and bypasses per ANSI code
- When necessary due to personnel understaffing, unexpected absences, or emergencies, may perform the duties of a Tram Operator or Tram Attendant; on call during the regular tram operating season and will assist the General Manager when needed
- Enforces operational and safety rules; keeps General Manager informed at all times regarding a condition or occurrence that may adversely affect the safety of the operation; monitors that all signs in the ramp area, safety equipment and rope evacuation equipment are in place
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
