Tram Maintenance Manager

Overview

Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban, Alaska Native, for-profit corporation with offices in Juneau, Alaska and Herndon, Virginia. Its primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its 3,900 Alaska Native shareholders.

 

We're excited to share that the job is based in beautiful Juneau, Alaska! We kindly ask that all applicants either live in Juneau or be open to relocating at their own expense. 

 

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 (education, experience, skills)

• 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.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

• 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 Benefits: 

 

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.

 

Salary Begins at $75,000 DOE

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES

• 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.