Mechanic III

Colville•Prudhoe Bay, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Colville, Inc. as a Mechanic and experience the challenge and reward of maintaining a wide variety of vehicles and heavy equipment in Alaska’s toughest conditions. Our mechanics are essential to keeping our fleet and operations running safely and efficiently on the North Slope. At Colville, we live every day through our core values: Family, Safety, and Agility. If you take pride in your craft, value teamwork, and thrive in challenging environments, this is the place for you. As a Mechanic based in Prudhoe Bay, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and repairing light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment used in our operations. You’ll perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs while ensuring compliance with company safety standards and DOT regulations. This position offers opportunities for advancement through defined mechanic levels (Level 1 to Level 3), depending on experience, skill, and leadership ability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience or formal training as a diesel and/or heavy-duty equipment mechanic.
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Valid North Slope Training Card (NSTC) or ability to obtain upon hire.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of facility safety procedures, spill response, and storage guidelines.
Ability to work long hours in extreme arctic weather conditions.
Must be able to take commercial flights from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay.
Must be able to work 12+ hour days on a rotational schedule.
7-year criminal background check.
Satisfactory driving record.
Pre-hire drug test and continued adherence to Colville’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Program (DOT if CDL).
Pre-hire physical — must be able to climb, pull, bend, kneel, lift, and stoop.

Nice To Haves

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) strongly preferred.
Degree in diesel technology or completion of an apprenticeship program.
ASE Certification preferred.
2+ years of commercial driving experience.
North Slope work experience preferred.
Hazmat or fueling experience a plus.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and digital maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

Work safely and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
Conduct preventative maintenance and DOT annual inspections.
Respond to in-field service calls for damaged equipment.
Operate welding and cutting tools for repair and fabrication.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to improve repair processes and reduce downtime.
Assist with outfitting new fleet equipment and maintaining shop organization.
Safely operate light trucks, forklifts, and small tools.
Handle chemicals and hazardous materials per company and DOT regulations.
Lead by example in safety and professionalism, assisting Oilers and Shop Laborers as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.