Mechanic II

City & Borough of Juneau•Juneau, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Juneau International Airport (JNU) is seeking a qualified person to hire as our Mechanic II. Under general direction of the Superintendent, the incumbent services, repairs and performs routine and complex maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment. Collects and presents information needed to maintain JNU fleet. Maintains written records and logs on services, parts and repair costs. Consults and collaborates on maintenance and repair problems with other mechanics and airfield personnel. Juneau International Airport (JNU) is the primary transportation gateway to our region and is a dynamic and continually evolving environment that requires adaptability and offers a blend of rewarding and challenging experiences unique to airports. As part of our team, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse range of specialized equipment and play a crucial role in maintaining JNU’s light-duty, and heavy equipment fleet. JNU Airfield Division staff work collaboratively as a high-functioning team with the shared goal of ensuring the operational safety of the airport for the community and the flying public.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in automotive, construction/heavy equipment, truck, or transit bus repair and maintenance as appropriate to specific position.
Post-secondary education or technical training in automotive work may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of 125 clock hours of instruction for one month of experience up to a maximum of twenty-four months.
A valid Class “A” Alaska Commercial Driver’s License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes and with a Tanker (N) endorsement at the time of appointment and for continued employment.
Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending; (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3-year drug & alcohol testing background check with previous DOT employers.
Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record.
Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough’s drug-testing program.
Employment is contingent upon passing a TSA-required security check per 49 CFR 1542 and 1544.
This will require an FBI fingerprint and criminal history records assessment.
Continued employment is contingent on ability to maintain a favorable record.

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work as a team, as well as independently
Ability to multitask and possession of strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Possess a high standard of safety
Self-starter and ability to stay motivated through task completion
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
Consistent, timely, and conscientious
Can be available to work overtime during weather events
Can be relied on to respond to unplanned requests to work during off hours during weather events

Responsibilities

Services, repairs and performs routine and complex maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment.
Collects and presents information needed to maintain JNU fleet.
Maintains written records and logs on services, parts and repair costs.
Consults and collaborates on maintenance and repair problems with other mechanics and airfield personnel.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse range of specialized equipment and play a crucial role in maintaining JNU’s light-duty, and heavy equipment fleet.
Remove, replace, clean and examine mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic parts, components and subassemblies.
Perform diagnoses of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic failures, and determines cause of unusual noises.
Perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes, fluid level checks, and lubrications according to manufacturer’s or Airport’s recommended schedule.
Perform troubleshooting and diagnose variety of vehicles and equipment.
Operate snow removal equipment and perform other duties as required.
Establish and maintain work progress, supply and time records, advise on the ordering of needed parts and supplies, and operate shop equipment in the manufacture and repair of needed parts.