Tram Maintenance Manager

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.

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 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.

Hourly 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…