Heavy Diesel Technician/Mechanic - Night Shift

the Lynden Family of Companies • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Marine Trucking is seeking talented individuals to join their state-of-the-art heavy equipment shop in Juneau, Alaska. Mechanics will specialize in maintaining large forklifts, tractors (including Kenworth T800s and T680s), and over 100 chassis. This is a full-time position offering family-friendly benefits, competitive pay, professional growth, and ample overtime. The night shift operates from 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, with a $3.00/hr shift differential. The role involves providing maintenance on heavy-duty equipment such as lift trucks, tractors, freight moving equipment, and product transfer systems, as well as company facilities under the direction of management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in working on heavy-duty equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic and DC electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication.
• Experienced welder in both MIG and stick processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electric over hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• 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.
• Basic computer program skills: Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Visio and Outlook.
• 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.
• Must be certified on a 4T forklift.
• Ability to perform FHWA inspections.
• Basic welding skills.
• Must have at least a Class A CDL permit.
• Must have a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• 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).
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Regularly required to use hands, arms and fingers.
• Must be able to use eyes, hands and fingers to keyboard, operate phones, fax, radios, and other office machinery.
• Regularly required to hear, speak, and listen.
• Must possess close, distance, peripheral and depth perception.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch around equipment and facilities.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pound objects and occasionally lift as much as 100 pound objects.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education is encouraged.
• Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
• Completion of AMT Leadership training is required.
• Willing to travel when needed.
• 52T forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform general preventative maintenance, including fluid changes, greasing equipment, and minor component changes.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and practice safe work habits.
• Perform FHWA inspections.
• Assist with major component swaps like hydraulic pumps, engines, and transmissions.
• Perform electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C, and emissions system diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform major component changes independently.
• Create and receive purchase orders in the M&R software system.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and repair on electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C, and emissions systems.
• Utilize and have in-depth knowledge of the M&R software system.
• Understand detailed written and oral instructions.
• Prioritize and problem-solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.
• Read and understand wire and hydraulic schematics.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Organize and follow through to completion projects and tasks.
• Provide objective and decisive actions to resolve issues with minimal disruption.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in the maintenance software.
• Analyze mechanical failures.
• Work with little or no supervision as well as part of a team.
• Provide own toolbox and sufficient hand tools.

Benefits

• 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
• 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
• Ample overtime

What This Job Offers

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