Remote Construction Mechanic

the Lynden Family of Companies • Bethel, AK

56d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to fill position immediately to help support Emergency Storm Repairs in Western Alaska. Knik Construction Co., Inc. is one of the largest and most geographically diverse civil and heavy construction companies in the state of Alaska. We work with DOT Agencies, FAA-regulated airports, boroughs, and privately owned contractors who trust us to ensure jobs run smoothly. An extensive fleet of equipment allows us to work anywhere in Alaska and beyond that is accessible by air, land, and sea on projects of all sizes. As the premier civil and heavy construction company in Alaska, we lead transportation construction and maintenance while producing almost all of our products. Applicant must be able to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Caterpillar equipment, asphalt paving equipment, and rock-crushing plants. This intermittent, seasonal position requires living on-site in remote project sites within Alaska. Davis Bacon wages apply where applicable.

Requirements

• Demonstrated decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a high-production environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Provides a high level of work quality
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Federal law requires Knik Construction to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Knik Construction will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school, or two-year related experience and training.
• Knowledge of parts books and parts ordering for heavy equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy construction equipment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee must frequently sit, climb, and use their hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or greater.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machineries and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Consults with coworkers on various job sites
• Completes paperwork necessary for shop needs
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Interacts and collaborates with Project Managers to ensure equipment issues are addressed
• Maintains a clean work area and overall shop
• Ensures compliance with company policy and procedures
• Ensures safe work conditions
• Performs additional assignments as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees