Apprentice Lift Mechanic
- Kelowna, BC
- $25.00-39.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Good communications skills, self-motivated, mature, dependable, timely and able to work well with others
- Willing and able to work in all weather conditions
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work at heights
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Ability to operate snowmobiles, snowcats, heavy equipment and trucks in a safe and responsible manner (training provided)
- Good working knowledge of current WorksafeBC regulations
- Able to work overtime if required
- Have a high level of attention of detail
- Completing apprenticeship
- Lift 151, 152, 153 courses
- Familiar with the CSA Z-98 code
- Operators certificates for forklifts
- Gaining knowledge in: hydraulic, hydrostatic and low voltage systems
- Gaining experience in: rigging, hoisting, welding and cutting
- Building inventory of necessary tools
- To perform all duties assigned by Lift Maintenance Manager and Lead Hand
- Assist with ensuring all lifts are maintained to CSA Z-98 code and manufacturer’s recommendations
- Assist in emergency situations
- Report and rectify any unsafe conditions
- Keep a clean, organized and safe work environment
- Assist in the development and evolution of safe work practices
- Adherence to safe work practices and company policy
- Use courtesy and respect when dealing with management, staff, co-workers, and guests at all times
- Read and interpret manuals and drawings
- Documentation of all maintenance performed
- Exercise safe rigging practices
- Maintenance and cleaning of tools, shop and shop yard
- Maintenance of stationary machines
- Line machinery
- Tension systems
- Grips and Carriers
- Conveyors and conveying equipment
- Diesel and gasoline engines
- Electric motors
- Hydraulic and Hydrostatic systems, and components
- Gearboxes
- Belt and chain drives
- Clutches, drive shafts, spraggs
- Braking systems
- Low voltage control circuits
- Bearings and bushings
- Pumps, compressors and blowers
- Snowmobiles
- Grooming equipment
- Heavy equipment
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb and lie down for the duration of the shift.
- Must be able to operate a snowmobile
- Ability to lift and carry 25kg (55lbs) at times.
- Must be able to kneel, bend, twist, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill duties.
- Must be able to perform a loaded twist (torqueing a wrench)
- Be able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Requires grasping, tool use, writing, standing, sitting, driving, shoveling, repetitive motions, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.