Heavy Equipment Journeyman Mechanic (Alaska Railroad)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the full range of maintenance and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems of all equipment under the jurisdiction of the Mechanical Department. This includes, but is not limited to, piston bullys, ballast regulators, locomotive cranes, electronic tampers, excavators, dozers, loaders, forklifts, generator sets, hydraulic tools, and stationary machinery. This is an FRA-covered position, meaning employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Must be at a journeyman level and have experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with four (4) years practical experience or has completed a four (4) year apprenticeship as Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Ability to inspect, test, repair, troubleshoot, replace components, and maintain a variety of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel, cooling, oil systems, heating, and air conditioning systems; on and off-track equipment.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of electronics, electricity, and mechanics is required.
• Must be able to weld (GMAW, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW) and use a cutting torch.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate; interpret blueprints, schematics, work instructions, and other technical guides of varying degrees of complexity.
• Must be capable of using a respirator.
• Must have a valid Class B CDL, or able to obtain a Class B CDL within one year.
• Ability to submit a copy of a current driver's record reflecting the past three (3) years of driving history if selected for an interview.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical crafts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, adjusts, repairs, and performs maintenance for all heavy equipment, locomotive cranes, overhead cranes, and shop machinery.
• Performs hyrail scheduled maintenance and FRA inspections.
• Performs periodic inspections and heavy maintenance on internal customer forklifts, air compressors, overhead cranes, shop machinery, and generators.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, performs maintenance, and changes components on hydraulic and pneumatic tools, and light, medium, and heavy trucks.
• Maintains a variety of equipment including electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, oil systems, heating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, trailer van heating and cooling units, on and off-track equipment, cranes, shop machinery, and power cars.
• Operates and maintains tools, equipment, and machines common to the railroad industry.
• Adheres to pertinent regulations such as CFR, FRA, and OSHA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed