Oiler

About Us

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic, non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan, and the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.

Matson Logistics extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America and Asia. Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.

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About the Role

The Anchorage Oiler is to perform a full range of powered and non-powered equipment inspection, troubleshoot, repair/replacement and service of tractors, dollies, and chassis, as needed in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. The current rate of pay is $41.18 and will adjust per the union contract.

What you'll do:

• Comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations along with FMCSR job specific requirements.
• Inspect shop powered or non-powered equipment for safe working order before use or post repairs.
• Regularly maintain, inspect prior to and post use of safety equipment for personal protection.
• Attend and pass training for OSHA, Company, & job specific requirements such as but not limited to fall prevention training, Lock-Out and Tag-Out (LOTO), Hazardous materials, eye wash, fire extinguisher, etc.
• Perform maintenance on wheeled commercial trailer chassis, industrial equipment, automotive engines, special purpose, and material handling equipment. Examples include but are not limited to heavy and light forklifts, snow removal equipment, truck tractors (yard and over the highway), pick-ups, straight trucks, trailers, special purpose yard repair vehicles and general ground support equipment.
• Conduct some mechanical repair work and electrical system component repair/replacement as needed.
• Perform similar work on light and medium duty special purpose equipment and general-purpose equipment, e.g., forklift trucks, warehouse tractors, snow removal equipment, all-terrain vehicles, jacks, pumps, weed eaters, snow blowers, chain saws, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and equipment. Much of this equipment has utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems requiring service and inspection.
• Ensure electrical and electronic items are inspected and serviced to remain operational.
• Coordinate with mechanics and technical personnel from manufacturing to determine repair required, troubleshoot cause, and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Prepare maintenance work-order reports, record parts utilized or needed for order and assist in maintaining a technical library inclusive of researching technical information.
• Perform body and fender related repairs and preparation on commercial vehicles, shipping containers, and equipment of 1/4 to 20-ton capacity to include general purpose vehicles undergoing repairs.
• Safely transport single, doubles combinations into and out of restricted spaces, coupling doubles, pre-tripping a set of doubles in 20 minutes or less.
• An Oiler may be tasked to perform building cleaning, sweeping, washing, and scrubbing floors.
• Keep the outside parking lot, and main yard areas cleaned as needed/directed.
• Perform tire repair, break down, plugging, patching, buffing, balancing, mounting, and dismounting.
• Refuel, lubricate, and perform service on all types of equipment, tractors, forklifts, generators, chassis, dollies, and other power equipment, as needed or directed.
• Pre-trip equipment, wash and clean, as needed or directed.
• Work is performed with only general supervision. Perform other duties as assigned by the Oiler Foreman & Mechanic General/Shift Foreman.

You have these skills:

• Must be able to endure severe weather and temperature conditions while performing maintenance.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate using the English Language.
• Must be computer literate to the extent necessary to perform required job functions.
• Must be a team player and able to get along with others.
• Must be capable of entering and exiting cabs of tractors 25 or more times per hour, which requires flexibility to step up/down two or more steps with bending, twisting, and turning movements.
• Must be able to operate all equipment, inclusive of diagnostic, to perform functions of job.
• Must be proficient in all types of forklifts, gas, electric, and diesel to include top picks/high lifts. Forklifts may be 1 ton - 35 ton.
• Must be proficient with yard tractors, over the highway commercial tractors, operating bobtail, with single, and with doubles attached.

And these qualifications:

• Must have and maintain a valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must possess a CDL with Air Brake, double, HazMat endorsements and have current DOT Physical.
• Must be able to meet and maintain 49 CFR, Part 362.25 Vehicle Brake Inspector qualifications.
• Must be able to meet and maintain 49 CFR, Part 396.19 Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector qualifications.
• Must be Forklift, Top Pick, Swapper and Tire Bay certified within 90 days and maintain those qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Ability to work all shifts and any weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must become a union member if hired.

You're also great at:

• Following directions, understanding all manuals along with electrical and mechanical schematics.

And meet these physical requirements:

The physical demand for this position requires the oiler to be physically capable of working in, around, on top of and under the equipment. Oilers are involved in constant physical activity while standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.

• Sitting 10 % of time.
• Standing 50 % of time.
• Walking 40 % of time.
• Lifting 2 - 75 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Carrying 2 - 50 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Pushing 2 - 100 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Pulling 2 - 100 lbs. - Various types of components, tools, and equipment.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
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