Tram Maintenance Technician III

Overview

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: 

The Maintenance Mechanic III serves as the senior technical expert and subject matter expert for the Goldbelt Tram aerial tramway and supporting facility systems. This position performs advanced diagnostics, preventative and corrective maintenance, major repairs, system overhauls, and technical oversight for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems. Working with a high degree of independence, the Maintenance Mechanic III leads complex troubleshooting efforts, supports regulatory compliance and annual inspections, mentors’ maintenance personnel, and provides technical leadership during emergency response and rescue operations. This position supports the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient tramway operations in compliance with ANSI standards, manufacturer specifications, and Goldbelt operational requirements.

 

 

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of industrial mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, control, and tramway systems
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to perform complex root-cause failure analysis
• Thorough understanding of ANSI tramway standards, manufacturer requirements, inspection protocols, and preventative maintenance programs
• Extensive knowledge of annual inspections, load testing procedures, major component inspections, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, technical manuals, and manufacturer documentation
• Knowledge of predictive and reliability-centered maintenance principles
• Strong leadership, mentoring, coaching, and technical training skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and technical documentation skills
• Advanced proficiency using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Ability to lead emergency rescue operations and provide technical leadership during critical incidents
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound technical judgment and make operational recommendations regarding equipment reliability and safety

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6-7 years of progressively responsible journey-level industrial, mechanical, electrical, aerial tramway, ropeway, or closely related maintenance experience
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Rope Access and/or Fall Protection certification
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

• Previous aerial tramway or ski lift maintenance experience
• Supervisory or lead maintenance experience
• Industrial electrical controls, PLC, hydraulic, or welding certifications
• Manufacturer-specific tramway maintenance training
• Experience serving as a qualified rescue team member or trainer

Working Conditions

Aerial tramway, terminal environment (2000 ft. elevation); extreme heights and dangerous overhead work areas exposed to inclement weather conditions; extremely dangerous electrical and/or mechanical conditions and equipment.

Routine movement in/out of an aerial tramway cabin as part of an aerial tramway operation at a 2000 ft. elevation; constant public interaction and communication; constant exposure to extreme heights; periodic exposure to dangerous equipment during emergency evacuations or power failures. 

During emergency evacuations or equipment failure, expected to assist management.  Must be able to hike trails to assist manage