Mechanic - Heavy Duty, Columbia Icefield
What will be your daily pursuit?
As a Heavy Duty Mechanic at the Columbia Icefield, you will contribute in making the Columbia Icefield Adventure as safe as possible for our international guests. As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, our #1 Core value of Safety 1st starts with you in ensuring the mechanical fitness of our motorcoaches, heavy equipment and 21 unique Ice Explorers.
What will your compensation be?
Wage will be based on experience.
What perks can you expect?
- $19.00/day taxable benefit for housing and meals
- You may be eligible for a end of season retention bonus!
- Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe
- Work experience in an iconic, unforgettable, and inspiring location
- Free access to Pursuit attractions for staff and family, send a friend at half the price!
- Discounted hotel stays under Pursuit's lodging offerings, and discounted food & beverage and retail experiences
- The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends
- Access to subsidized mental health and wellness resources
- Opportunities for career growth or future work at other Pursuit locations
- Access to one of the world's most beautiful and iconic National Parks
What will you do in this job?
- Safety 1st! Ensure to follow adequate and proper safety procedures when performing any duties
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Diagnose equipment problems and determine repairs as needed
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Service attachments and working tools
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area and assist with cleaning duties in working environment
- Maintain daily record of all works orders, part orders and other administrative tasks
- Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease downtime and improve processes
- Assist in training apprentice mechanics in the trade
- Support colleagues and co-workers in their duties. Act as a coach and subject matter expert when it comes to everything vehicles
- Other duties as assigned
What skills and experience do you need for this job?
- Valid Alberta (or inter-provincial) Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman certification
- Also accepting resumes for 2nd, 3rd or 4th year apprentice
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnostics on Detroit Diesel, CAT, MTU and Allison engines/transmissions
- Familiar with MCI & Prevost highway coaches
- Class 1, 2 or 3 driver's license with airbrake (Q) endorsement an asset
- Ability to supply own tools up to ¾" and impact drives
- Ability to think outside the box with a positive attitude, and problem-solving skills
- Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated
- Enjoy working with a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
- 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 Columbia Icefield
- Must adhere to the Company's Drug and Alcohol policy
- Must meet the Organization grooming and appearance standards
- To honour our commitment to be "Always Honest" all employees must consent to a criminal record check
- Standard First-Aid or higher an asset
What will your work environment be like?
- Beautiful. You'll work in an iconic, unforgettable and inspiring locations. You'll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You'll participate in team events - and fun!
- Independent. You'll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.
- Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog.
- 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
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.