Heavy Diesel Mechanic
The Lake Louise Ski Resort is a world-class ski area nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are a year-round operation in the tourism industry, operating as a ski resort in the winter months and as a wildlife interpretive centre and sightseeing gondola in the summer months.
Whether you want to work indoors or outdoors, no day will ever be the same. As an employee you can expect a great working environment, employee benefits, competitive wages and the experience of a lifetime.
- LLSR lift pass (valued at approx. $1,500)
- Reciprocal discounts with other Ski Resorts
- Free group lessons and discounted private lessons through snow school
- Free LLSR recreational opportunities including guided snowshoe tours and tubing
- Free employee transportation from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore
- Food and Beverage discounts at designated cafeterias and restaurants
- Friend and Family discounted day passes
- Retail, Rental and Repair discounts
- Staff rates at Skoki Backcountry Lodge
- Complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate at designated cafeterias when you provide your own reusable mug
- Employee recognition programs
- Long Service Award programs
- Opportunity for educational growth and development
- Optional subsidized staff housing for full-time employees
- Awesome Staff events, activities, and team building events throughout the season
- RRSP matching contribution depending on length of service
- Extended health care plan depending on length of service
- Year-round employees may be eligible for spousal and family passes
- Employee discounts at Lake Louise Ski Area Daycare, eligibility criteria apply
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing equipment problems and completing maintenance and repairs on all company vehicles and heavy duty equipment including snow cats, road graders and excavators.
Job Responsibilities:
- Regular inspections and maintenance of all wheeled vehicles, over snow equipment, and stationary engines
- Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with colleagues and other departments
- Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
- Participate in maintaining a high standard of safety
- Assist in all vehicle and equipment maintenance projects and work with contractors as required
- Operate all fleet vehicles in order to evaluate the results of previously performed maintenance
- Complete work orders and projects as assigned
- Accurate record keeping of regular inspections, maintenance, and projects
- Work closely with Mountain Operations, Mechanical Services, Parts / Purchasing, and in cooperation with all other resort departments
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- 4th year apprentice or Valid Red Seal Journeyperson’s Heavy Duty Mechanic or Heavy Duty Technician Certification
- Minimum 1-2 years previous experience is required
- Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must possess accurate verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Safety oriented
- Able to work supervised & unsupervised
- Able to prioritize tasks for efficiency
- Valid Driver’s license (class 5)
- Previous snow cat experience is an asset
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- First aid certificate an asset
- A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment