Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment MechanicEmployer: North Slope BoroughSalary: $45.25 HourlyLocation: Barrow (Roving), AKJob Type: Full timeJob Number: 16-26-069Department: Public WorksDivision: Equipment MaintenanceOpening Date: 07/13/2026Closing Date: 9/25/2026 at 5:00 PM AlaskaSummary or PurposeAll Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing. [*This position becomes subject to federally mandated testing upon obtaining a CDL]. Service, Diagnose and Repair light, medium and heavy-duty equipment, Perform Minor and Major repairs to include over hauling engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. This position may supervise apprentice workers engaged in vehicle and equipment repair work.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDaily inspections, fueling, check fluid levels, lighting, tires and startup and safety inspections of equipment. Schedule and Perform routine preventive maintenance. Perform minor and major repairs to include all aspects of repairs, electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, heating, hydraulic to equipment. Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair on equipment. Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools. Welding and fabricate as needed. Perform minor body work on equipment. Maintain records, work orders, purchase request, quotes, timesheets, daily and monthly reports. Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required. Travel to and work within North Slope Borough villages. May be required to work non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays and weekends. May be subject to 24 hour on call status. Operate vehicles and equipment to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency. Clean and maintain equipment, tools and the general work area. Support responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities and operations. Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job; Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures; Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; Must be able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch; Must be able to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions; Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Skill in operation of diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses RequiredHigh school graduate or G.E.D or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience; Five years of work experience as Heavy Equipment Mechanic or completion of the NSB Heavy Equipment Trainee Career Ladder; Ability to obtain a valid State of Alaska driver's license within six months of hire, that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria; Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License within 1 year of hire that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.