Diesel Technician - On-Site - Ketchikan

Diesel Technician

Holland America/Princess-Alaska Yukon Land Operations, the largest tour operator in the Great Land is looking for a skilled Diesel Technician in our Ketchikan Transportation and Logistics Operations. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on diesel-powered motorcoaches and related vehicle systems. Working alongside a dedicated maintenance team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our transportation operations while supporting unforgettable guest experiences throughout Alaska's summer season.

Responsibilities:

• Routinely, performs preventative maintenance and safety inspections
• Proficient in the diagnoses and repair electrical systems, refrigeration systems, pneumatic systems, brakes and drive trains.
• Cleans and maintains maintenance facilities and areas according to established Company standards.
• Applies federal, state, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures to all tasks.
• Maintains maintenance records in the appropriate logs.
• Performs maintenance duties required by departmental supervision.

Requirements:

• This job normally requires a level of experience and knowledge in motor coach maintenance equivalent to that which would be acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree or some college or completion of technical training or certification and two years' experience. Directly related work experience which demonstrates technical knowledge may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Current or the ability to attain within one year of employment CFC and brake inspector certification.
• Current or the ability to attain an Alaska Driver's license with Commercial Driver's License B endorsement. The CDL endorsement may be obtained through Company training course. Clean driving record required, a Motor Vehicle Report will be requested.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test and will become a part of the random alcohol & drug test pool.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of computer business applications, with working knowledge of computerized maintenance inventory and laptop diagnostics.
• Ability to prioritize work, establish and meet deadlines, maintain an attention to accuracy and details while working in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written to employees and management.
• Proficiency in reading electric and pneumatic schematics, maintenance literature, and parts diagrams.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintains an attention to accuracy and detail, while working in a team or group environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Sign-On Bonus
• Cruise and Travel Privileges for you and your family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual pre-tax tool bonus of $1,500.00
• Paid Industry Specific Training.
• Company provided uniforms.

Operation Notes:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, climb and work in elevated areas 20 feet off the ground, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to use a computer to research and enter information, and to keep accurate logs of work performed.
• The employee will frequently lift and or move up to 60 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; vehicle fuels and fluids, refrigerant, and maintenance cleaning solutions.
• The work is performed in a typical maintenance shop environment during company established work hours and workdays.
• The shift schedule may vary. Weekend, holiday and overtime work may be required according to business needs.