Utilities Operator

**Come work with us in Lake Louise. Live, Work, Play surrounded by awe-inspiring views**
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 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. $1,600)
- 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
- 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

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.

**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.