Heavy Diesel Technician/Mechanic - Night Shift

the Lynden Family of Companies • Juneau, AK

21h • $35 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals to join their team. They offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. This is a full-time position offering family-friendly benefits, a competitive pay package, professional growth opportunities, and ample overtime. The night shift hours are 3:00pm to 3:00am Monday through Thursday and include a $3.00/hr shift differential. Alaska Marine Trucking is excited to announce the opening of their state-of-the-art heavy equipment shop in Juneau, Alaska, and is seeking talented individuals to join their Team. Their mechanics specialize in maintaining some of the largest forklifts in the world, and they also manage a fleet of tractors, including older Kenworth T800’s and newer Kenworth T680’s, as well as over 100 chassis.

Requirements

• Mechanic I: Perform general preventative maintenance. This includes fluid changes, greasing equipment and minor component changes. Shop cleanliness and safe work practices are essential. This is an entry level position and on-the-job training will be provided. Mechanic will need to learn a basic skill in our M&R software. Must be certified on a 4T forklift.
• Mechanic II: All the responsibilities of a Mechanic I. Ability to perform FHWA inspections. The ability to assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pump, engines and transmissions. Basic welding skills. Electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions system diagnostics and repairs diagnostic skills required. Must have at least a Class A CDL permit. This position requires at least 1-year Mechanical experience. Must be willing to travel when needed. 52T forklift certified.
• Mechanic III: All the responsibilities of a Mechanic I-II. Has a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements. Ability to perform major component changes alone if needed. Can work independently as well as take lead on projects. Can create and receive PO’s in our M&R software system.
• Mechanic IV: All the responsibilities of Mechanic I-III. Advanced knowledge and skills in electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions systems diagnostics and repair. In depth knowledge of our M&R software system. Completion of AMT Leadership training is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in working on heavy duty equipment.
• Must have advanced knowledge of hydraulic and DC electrical systems and basic understanding of metal fabrication.
• Must be an experienced welder in both MIG and stick processes.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex electric over hydraulic systems and the ability to read and understand both electrical and hydraulic schematics is required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of ladings, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure manuals, employee and safety manuals, and routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and other employees.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, area, circumference, volume, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
• 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.
• Alaska Commercial Driving License with air brake endorsement.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Forklift Operation Certification.
• FHWA Inspector Qualification Certification (per 49 CFR § 396.19) and Brake Inspector Qualification Certification (per 49 CFR § 396.25)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general preventative maintenance. This includes fluid changes, greasing equipment and minor component changes.
• Shop cleanliness and safe work practices are essential.
• Perform FHWA inspections.
• Assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pump, engines and transmissions.
• Perform major component changes alone if needed.
• Create and receive PO’s in our M&R software system.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions systems diagnostics and repair.
• In depth knowledge of our M&R software system.
• Completion of AMT Leadership training is required.
• Provides maintenance on heavy-duty equipment such as lift trucks, tractors, freight moving equipment and product transfer systems.
• Provides maintenance and repair for company facilities at the direction of Maintenance Manager, Service Center Manager and/or Shop Lead.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED