Utilities Operator
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, 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.
Wage: based on experience
At present some of our Employee Perks include:
- 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
**The successful candidate must have a valid drivers license; previous Winter driving experience; a driver's abstract and a claims experience letter from a previous insurer stating 3 years claims-free**
Job Description:
The main role of this position is to operate heavy equipment and machinery in a safe and appropriate manner, while providing our guests with fast access to resort facilities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operations of machinery such as loaders, skid steers and snow plows
- Plowing, sanding, culvert, maintenance and grading
- General road maintenance
- Set-up and take down parking lot signs, ropes, etc.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Accurate completion of work orders
- Operate gasoline and diesel powered units
- Clean, lubricate and perform other minor maintenance work
- Maneuver trucks/heavy equipment into loading or unloading positions; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 Driver's license (with abstract provided)
- Adhere to OH&S responsibility and requirements
- Must possess accurate verbal and written communication skills
- Safety oriented
- Able to work supervised & unsupervised
- Able to prioritize tasks for efficiency
- Knowledge and experience in the operation of front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors and other pieces of heavy equipment an asset
- Experience with loader, backhoe single or tandem axel truck
- Previous experience with tools including chain and brush saws, hand tools, shovels
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- First aid certificate an asset
- A three month probationary period applies
- A police background check, from your home country or province, will be required upon commencement of employment
Work Schedule:
Shift Work - Weather dependent
Dress Code:
Outdoor uniform (jacket and pants) which is provided for a rental fee, you are to provide all other necessary items in accordance with appearance policy.