Director of Aerial Tram Operations & Facilities

Goldbelt; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 112,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Goldbelt Incorporated in Juneau, Alaska, seeks a Director of Tram Operations & Facilities to lead the aerial tramway, facilities, maintenance, and related support functions. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional visitor experiences while managing seasonal demand and environmental challenges.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive operations experience, mountain environment adaptability, and strong leadership to build a trained, safety‑minded team in a demanding

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical or highly regulated operations.
• Experience leading operational, maintenance, or facilities teams.
• Regulatory compliance and technical documentation experience.
• Ability to work in a mountain environment with variable weather and heights.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operation of the aerial tramway including staffing, inspections, and weather monitoring.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, permits, inspections, and industry standards.
• Oversee facilities, maintenance, cleanliness, security, and guest areas to keep them visitor-ready.
• Manage preventative/corrective maintenance for tramway, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Develop emergency response, evacuation, weather, power outage, and business-continuity procedures.
• Monitor Alaska weather/environment and adjust operations as needed.
• Recruit, train, and develop tram operations and maintenance staff.
• Plan staffing and procedures to support seasonal tourism volumes.

Skills

Safety-critical

Budget management

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Decision making

Flexible scheduling

Tramway experience

Seasonal workforce

OSHA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations/manufacturing/related field

Job description

Goldbelt Incorporated in Juneau, Alaska, seeks a Director of Tram Operations & Facilities to lead the aerial tramway, facilities, maintenance, and related support functions. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional visitor experiences while managing seasonal demand and environmental challenges.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive operations experience, mountain environment adaptability, and strong leadership to build a trained, safety‑minded team in a demanding