Heavy Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Heavy Diesel Technician/Mechanic (Maintenance) 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:

Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations; ability to read and understand wire and hydraulic schematics. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations. Ability to organize and follow through to completion projects and tasks assigned or assumed; ability to provide objective and decisive action(s) necessary to resolve any/all issues with minimal disruption to operational performance. Basic computer program skills: Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Visio and Outlook. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Hazardous materials training. Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. Must be flexible to work extended hours and adaptable to change. Must have the ability to work well under pressure. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports in the provided maintenance software. Ability to analyze repair mechanical failures. Must be capable of working with little or no supervision as well as working as part of a team. Must provide own toolbox and sufficient hand tools to perform most assigned duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Ability to obtain Alaska Commercial Driving License with air brake endorsement. Ability to obtain Valid DOT medical card. Ability to obtain Forklift Operation Certification. Ability to obtain FHWA Inspector Qualification Certification (per 49 CFR § 396.19) and Brake Inspector Qualification Certification (per 49 CFR § 396.25)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear while communicating with customers, drivers and co-workers during the normal course of daily activities; the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch while inspecting vehicles and other equipment. The employee is regularly required to use hands, arms and fingers to perform the normal duties of the job such as inspecting equipment, entering computer data, manipulate objects, tools, or operate controls. Employee must be able to use eyes, hands and fingers to keyboard, operate phones, fax, radios, and other office machinery. The employee is regularly required to hear, speak, and listen while communicating with telephones, radios and in person with customers and coworkers. The employee must possess close, distance, peripheral and depth perception. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch around equipment and facilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the normal course of the job. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pound objects and is occasionally required to lift as much as 100 pound objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet, and/or humid conditions and occasionally works in high, precarious places. The employee occasionally works in an environment with a risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to moderately loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including incremental Arctic cold conditions and extreme heat and cold.

COMMENTS:

A post-conditional offer of successfully passing an employment drug test and background investigation are required. Salary Minimum: 33Salary Maximum: 42 #J-18808-Ljbffr Alaska Marine Trucking, LLC in