Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic II

Yukon Equipment Inc.

Regular

This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available.

Pay Range: $32 - $33 per hour


Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.


What does Yukon Equipment Inc. do?

Yukon Equipment specializes in sales of new and used construction equipment, repairs, rentals, parts, and service. Find everything you need for backhoes, excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, bulldozers, equipment trailers, forklifts, and tractors.

What can you expect?

As the Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic II, you will work in Anchorage, AK and will be responsible for performing required maintenance and service on the Yukon Equipment fleet, including maintenance and service for the service machinery, as well as all required customer diagnostics and repairs. You must be able to work both independently and collectively with other mechanics.

How will you do it?

• Repair various pieces of heavy equipment including, but not limited to heavy-duty truck and semi-tractors, material spreader, 6-wheel drive military type vehicles, excavators, skidders, high pressure umps, 25 ton and smaller bulldozers, graders, trailers, backhoes, electronic message boards and signs, street sweepers, aerial towers, and man lifts:
• Receive repair orders from customers; discuss concerns and turnaround expectations,
• Evaluate the extent of all equipment repairs and level of action required,
• Communicate the repairs and level of action required to direct supervisor,
• Research parts needed for repairs,
• Installation of parts and repair documentation on work order(s),
• Inspect all equipment repairs and maintenance prior to delivering equipment to customer.
• Provide technical assistance to customers both in person, and over the phone.
• Reach out to equipment manufacturers' technicians when technical information is required to make repairs.
• Handle customer complaints timely and according to the Company's guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe work environment and bring safety issues to the branch supervisor's attention.
• Participate in required company and equipment training.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and experience in operation and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate data.
• Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company. Ability to learn new applications.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• In-depth understanding of the basics of the repair and maintenance of both gas and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability, knowledge, and agility necessary to complete installations and/or repairs.
• Ability to use diagnostic scanners and electronic tools.
• Ability to maintain skills as technology advances.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Ability to be detail oriented; superior organizational, follow-up, and records maintenance skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to learn and understand the Company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

Who Is Yukon Equipment looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years or more years of progressive experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Valid driver's license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Yukon Equipment's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training in Heavy Equipment preferred.
• Welding certification preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.

More Reasons you will love working with Yukon Equipment:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs - We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid Sick Leave as outlined in the company handbook.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus - Work Anniversary "Floating" Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401k match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io


How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at and select Yukon Equipment Inc under the company tab.

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As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.


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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.