Lift Maintenance Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range belowrepresentsthe low and high ends of Arapahoe Basin's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based onvarious factors, including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, and responsibilities. The range listed is just onecomponentof Arapahoe Basin's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Lift Mechanics are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See below for specific details.

Hourly pay range:$21.50 - $25.75/ hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Carry out all work dutiesin accordance withANSI B-77, and CPTSB regulations

• Pass a CPTSB Section 23 test

• Be familiar with "OSHA" Codes and protocols and "Lock-Out Tag Out" procedures

• Be familiar with "Confined Space" procedures toensure a safe working environment at all times

• Be familiar with "Qualified Climber" and "Fall Protection" procedures and "Basic Safe Rigging Practices" and procedures

• Be familiar with "Lift Access Work Order System"

• Be familiar with "Maintenance Manuals" for each lift

• Be familiar with "Blue Prints" and how to read them

• Perform weekly and monthly inspections of lift machinery

• Assistwith return and drivebullwheelhub purging;assistwithbullwheelliner replacement

• Maintain and repair lift equipment; ensure efficient and safe operation of all lifts

• Perform daily start-up procedures; complete daily operation log for all lifts

• Perform daily AM/PM inspections on all lifts

• Check for abnormal sounds,appropriate fluidlevels, other mechanical abnormalities throughout the course of daily work assignments

• Assistwith weekly and monthly inspections of lift machinery

• Perform annually scheduled maintenance on all lifts as directed

• Be able tooperateall A-Basin lifts on auxiliary power withoutassistance

• Operate (drive) all A-Basin lifts safely for line work

• Assistthe work chair captain while performing line work

• Assistwith grip and carrier inspection, general inspections, and Non-Destructive Testing

• Assistwith haul rope inspection and lubrication

• Inspect and rebuild sheaves; replace bearings and liners

• Collaborate with the Lift Maintenance team and other A-Basin operations byassistingwith ongoing training and supporting seasonal lift operators

• Safelyoperatea snowmobile, UTV, and other heavy machinery

• Assist Lift Mechanics with grip, chair, haul rope, carpet, and auxiliary maintenance as well as any electrical needs

• Follow all department sustainability guidelines as expected

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year ofpreviouslift operations or lift maintenance experience -required

• Ability and knowledge tooperatebasic hand and power tools

• Ability toidentifyall lift components and understand their purpose

• Knowledge of proper rigging procedures

• Basic math skills to apply the concepts of algebra and geometry to liftmaintenance-related duties

• Must provide own ski equipment

• Must be available weekends and some holidays

• Must pass a motor vehicle record background check

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must pass certified climber training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability towithstand high-altitude conditions at all times

• Ability to usefullrange of body motion andlift upto 75 lbs.

• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, and crawl throughout a 10-hour shift

• Ability to climb ladders and lifta significant portionof own body weight

• Ability to ski at an intermediate or expert level

• Ability to perform all job duties at heights with the use of fall protection

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will work outdoors in a high-alpine environment in all types of weather conditions. Most work is performed around loud machinery sometimes at heights and sometimes in cramped spaces such as a crawl space or machine room.

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Lift Mechanic Staging Program

Lift Mechanics at A-Basinareeligible for a staging program that starts when hired and continues into employment.

Lift Mechanic I:Pay Range: $21.50 - $25.75/hr

See requirements above

Lift Mechanic II:Pay Range: $22.75 - $30.75/hr

Ability to fulfill all Lift Mechanic I requirements in addition to the following:

• Possess an understanding of the Lift Access Work Order System

• Demonstrate the ability to make and fill out both unscheduled and scheduled 250, 500, 750, etc. Hour Work Orders

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to disassemble and reassemble and to test the following components of a chair lift, carpet, or tow:

• Tension System

• Brake Systems

• Grips, Fixed/Detachable

• Sheave/Assembly

• Haul Rope

• Auxiliary Engine/Torque Converters

• Identifyand explain the functions of all lift components:

• Tension System

• Brake Systems

• Grips, Fixed/Detachable

• Sheave / Assembly

• Haul Rope

• Auxiliary Engine/Torque Converters

• Cable Tack(s)

• Guide Sheave Encoders

• BullwheelEncoders

• Electric Motor

• Motor Tack versus Armature Feed Back

Lift Mechanic III:Pay Range: $24.25 - $35.25/hr

Ability to fulfill all Lift Mechanic II requirements in addition to the following:

• Develop a rigging plan for haul rope splice/repair

• Develop a rigging plan forbullwheelbearing replacement

• Be able to captain the work chair for lift line-related maintenance

• Has knowledge to read and understand electrical schematics

• Demonstrate basic electrical trouble shooting knowledge and skills

• Identifywhy a lift is down (i.e., blown fuses, power outage, safety gate is triggered or malfunctioning, stop button is triggered or malfunctioning)

• Hold current Level 2 NDT certification

• 3 years ofpreviouslift maintenance experience -required

• Be familiar with Tramway Codes - Chapter 23 and pass Chapter 23 test

Lift Mechanic IV:Pay Range: $25.75 - $38.75/hr

Ability to fulfill all Lift Mechanic III requirements in addition to the following:

• Coordinate and lead lower-level lift mechanics through all regularly scheduled and unscheduled maintenance projects

• Demonstrate the electrical knowledge, skills, and ability toidentifyand explain the functions of all components the Allen Bradley, ABB, Yaskawa Drive, LPOA Light Drive

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in working with the following mechanical components of a chair lifts (Leitner-Poma, LPOA GMM Tele-Cord, Magic Carpet Ski Lifts):

• Tension andCounter WeightSystems

• Inspection and repair ofBullwheelliners

• Inspection of the Haul Ropes

• Inspection and testing of all brake components

• Setting the correct stopping distance for a given lift as per ANSI B-77 STOPPING DISTANCES

• Performance of brake tests on all A-Basin lifts

• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to read anyblue printof any lift;identifyand explain the function of everycomponent

• Demonstrate the knowledge skill and ability to troubleshoot any form of electrical problem on any lift

• 5 years ofpreviouslift maintenance experience -required

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform heavy rigging including:

• Gear Box

• DriveBullwheelbearing replacement

• ReturnBullwheelbearing replacement

• Removal and instillation on an electric motor

• Haul rope splice

• Sheave assembly removal, rebuild, and reinstallation