Heavy Diesel Technician-Swing shift

the Lynden Family of Companies•Anchorage, AK

3d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals to join our team. We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be! Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which include loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska. We currently have an opening for a Heavy Diesel Technician in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a Full-Time position which offers family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth. This is a swing shift position; the schedule is 4pm-1am and includes a $3.00/hr shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in working on heavy duty equipment.
Must have knowledge on general preventative maintenance for tractors and trailers and basic experience with a welder in both MIG and stick processes.
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)
Must provide own toolbox and sufficient hand tools to perform most assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Mechanics will need to learn basic skills in our M&R software.
Ability to assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pumps, engines and transmissions.
Basic welding skills.
Electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions system diagnostics and repairs diagnostic skills required.
This position requires at least 1-year Mechanical experience.
Has a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements.
The ability to troubleshoot complex electric over hydraulic systems and the ability to read and understand both electrical and hydraulic schematics is preferred.
Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.
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 capable of working with little or no supervision as well as working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Provides maintenance on heavy-duty equipment such as tractors, trailers and freight moving equipment and product transfer systems in the shop and using a mobile service truck.
Perform general preventative maintenance. This includes fluid changes, greasing equipment and minor component changes.
Shop cleanliness and safe work practice are essential.
Perform FHWA inspections.
Assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pumps, engines and transmissions.
Basic welding skills.
Electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions system diagnostics and repairs diagnostic skills required.
Ability to perform major component changes alone if needed.
Can work independently as well as take lead on projects.
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.
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.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports in the maintenance software provided.
Ability to analyze repair mechanical failures.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
401k
Plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Family friendly benefits
Competitive pay package
Professional growth
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.
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement