Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Technician

Lynden•Juneau, AK

About The Position

Alaska Marine Trucking is excited to look for mechanics to join our Juneau based team in our state-of-the-art heavy equipment shop. Our mechanics specialize in maintaining some of the largest forklifts in the world. We connect communities in Alaska with our fleet of tractors ranging from Kenworth T800’s to the newer Kenworth T680’s and over 100 chassis. We’re hiring! Join a stable, family‑owned company with decades of no layoffs and a collaborative, team-focused shop. Who we are: Alaska Marine Trucking, part of the Lynden family of companies, is a transportation and logistics company helping connect communities throughout Alaska. We offer you long-term stability in a career that’s as rewarding as it is an adventure! What You Will Be Doing: Perform DOT/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) safety inspections. Assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pump, engines and transmissions. Use your basic welding skills. What’s In It for You: Discretionary bonus program Competitive wages + annual wage reviews Cell Allowance: $10 per month Two medical plans starting as low as $0/month Medical, dental and vision for your family for $222/month (HDHP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Mental health programs (in-office and virtual) 17 days Paid Time Off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO increases with tenure 8 paid holidays each year 401(k) with company match + additional contributions No-cost Employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability and AD&D Tuition Reimbursement program Career advancement through internal promotions What We Need from You: (required) Ability to perform electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions system diagnostics and repairs. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit. Minimum of 1-year mechanical experience. Willing to travel when needed. 52T forklift certified. Provide your own toolbox and sufficient hand tools to perform most assigned duties. What Would Be Nice to Bring: (preferred) Ability to show up to work on time and ready to work. Your Schedule: Opportunities for day shift and night shifts are available. Night shifts include premium pay. Optional 12-hour shifts available for Monday through Thursday working 4 x 12’s.Full-time position and ample overtime. Why should you join us? We’re ethical and human. We don’t get everything perfect, but we try hard. When we miss the mark, we own it and make it right. We work as a collaborative team built on respect and support. All employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre‑employment drug screen. Alaska Marine Trucking is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status.

Requirements

Ability to perform electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions system diagnostics and repairs.
Must have at least a Class A CDL permit.
Minimum of 1-year mechanical experience.
Willing to travel when needed.
52T forklift certified.
Provide your own toolbox and sufficient hand tools to perform most assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Ability to show up to work on time and ready to work.

Responsibilities

Perform DOT/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) safety inspections.
Assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pump, engines and transmissions.
Use your basic welding skills.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program
Competitive wages + annual wage reviews
Cell Allowance: $10 per month
Two medical plans starting as low as $0/month
Medical, dental and vision for your family for $222/month (HDHP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Mental health programs (in-office and virtual)
17 days Paid Time Off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO increases with tenure
8 paid holidays each year
401(k) with company match + additional contributions
No-cost Employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability and AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement program
Career advancement through internal promotions