Tram Electrical Technician

Overview

Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Maintenance & Operations, monitors electrical systems and performs tasks or tests which range from simple and routine to more complex assignments. May provide limited guidance to less experienced technicians. The Electrical Technician shall practice good housekeeping, with particular emphasis on avoiding the development of any condition that might contribute to personal injury. Shall comply with the operational rules and regulations of the Mount Roberts Tramway.

• Ability to physically climb out of the tramway cabin under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations.
• Ability to physically rope evacuate passengers and self from cabin.
• Ability to read and interpret tramway schematics and lift blueprints, manuals, and warranty requirements.
• General knowledge of mechanics, electrical controls, hydraulics, wire-ropes, and preventative maintenance procedures of aerial lifts or tramways.
• Working knowledge/familiarity of tram operations systems.
• 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills using Word, Excel, and E-mail.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical operating problems related to the facility and its equipment.
• Good working knowledge of common industry practices and considerations, maintenance and repair requirements and applicable building, ANSI, OSHA, NEC and health codes.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal training in electronics from a technical school, the military, or through completion of an Associate’s Degree in Electronic Technology
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certificates
• Ability to obtain certificates as soon as training is available
• Current Rope access and/or Fall Protection certificate or ability to obtain as soon as training is available
• Three (3) years job-related experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or One (1) year of job‑related experience
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Five (5) years of job‑related experience.
• Journeyman electrical license.
• Thorough knowledge in electrical maintenance and installation in ski lifts and/or aerial tramways.

The work is performed on Mount Roberts from sea level to the 1800 ft. level involving constant exposure to extreme heights and dangerous overhead work in environments (i.e. inside Tram facilities, outdoor locations, etc.) where mechanical and electrical equipment is operated. Equipment may be dangerous, loud and/or have exposed moving components, or be in a confined space. When working outside the employee may be exposed to inclement weather.

The Tram is a non‑smoking facility with designated outside‑smoking areas.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, and bending are required. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50‑pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to enter, exit, and ride an aerial tramway in order to reach the upper worksite.

• Monitors, troubleshoots, and corrects electrical…