Heavy Diesel Technician/Mechanic

1048 E Whitney Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Job Description Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals like you to join our team! We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be! Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska. We currently have an opening for a day shift Mechanic in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time position which offers family-friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth. The hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm. Currently, our benefit package includes: Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid time Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays a year in addition to PTO Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family. 401(k) – with company match + additional annual retirement contribution. Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay at no cost to you. Long term disability – we pay at no cost to you. Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

SUMMARY:

Our mechanics repair and maintain industrial trucks and trailers, machinery, and mechanical equipment to include engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and various equipment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Reads job order and determines work procedures. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Install new parts and reassembles device. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications and to test their performance and may assist with equipment relocation. Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Performs basic computer functions by completing job work orders using Transman Fleet Equipment Maintenance System, recording materials used, type of work accomplished, and maintenance system codes. Complies with all company safety policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; employee customarily works at least 40 hours/week on a planned continuous basis. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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