Tram Maintenance Manager

Goldbelt Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native forprofit corporation with offices in Juneau Alaska and Herndon Virginia. Its primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its 3900 Alaska Native shareholders.

Were 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.

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 ropeevacuate 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 wirerope 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:

The salary for this position is $75000 annually.

At Goldbelt we value and reward our teams 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 Goldbelts success. Its a profitsharing initiative tied to our strategic objectives demonstrating that your efforts directly impact our achievements. As an employee youll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance a 401(k) plan with company matching taxdeferred savings options supplementary benefits paid time off and professional development opportunities.

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.
• 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 B77 code and manufacturers 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 staffs 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 operators 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.