Heavy Duty Mechanic- Golden Bc

Maintaining our new Rail Rider Mountain Coaster as well as a fleet of trucks, side by sides and heavy equipment. This position is located in Golden, BC

For the 2023 summer season at the Golden Skybridge, team members will enjoy.

• Access to one of the world’s most beautiful and iconic National Parks
• Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
• Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
• $500 referral bonus for each peer referred
• The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
• Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit’s lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
• Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
• Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
• Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources

As a Heavy-duty Mechanic at the Golden Skybridge, you will contribute in making the Golden Skybridge as safe as possible for our guests and staff. As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, our #1 Core value of Safety 1st starts with you in ensuring the mechanical fitness of our mountain coaster, trucks, side by sides and heavy equipment.

This is a multi-faceted position and can include any, or all, of the following

• Mature, energetic, dependable, and self-motivated
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnostics on engines/transmissions
• Safety 1st! Ensure to follow adequate and proper safety procedures when performing any duties.
• Act as a coach and subject matter expert when it comes to everything vehicles
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Assist in training apprentice mechanics in the trade.
• Standard First-Aid or higher an asset
• Ability to think outside the box with a positive attitude, and problem-solving skills
• Service attachments and working tools.
• Maintain daily record of all works orders, part orders and other administrative tasks.
• Must adhere to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy
• Class 1, 2 or 3 driver’s license with airbrake (Q) endorsement an asset
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• To honour our commitment to be “Always Honest” all employees must consent to a criminal record check
• Ability to supply own tools up to ¾” and impact drives
• Valid BC (or inter-provincial) Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman certification
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area and assist with cleaning duties in working environment.
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease downtime and improve processes.
• Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
• Diagnose equipment problems and determine repairs as needed.
• Must enjoy working outdoors, even in challenging mountain weather conditions
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods in an outdoor environment. Be prepared for all types of weather (Snow, Rain, Wind, Hail) at all times. The weather changes quickly at the Golden Skybridge
• Enjoy working with a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Support colleagues and co-workers in their duties.

Typically 8 hours a day 3-4 days a week. Depending on the time of year and business levels.

• Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around national parks.
• Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) required
• Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi
• Beautiful. You’ll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You’ll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You’ll participate in team events – and fun!

This job description describes this role at a high level, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Alberta, Canada. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit values diverse backgrounds and experience and we welcome all who are eligible to work in Canada to apply! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.