Mechanic - Palmer

Crowley Maritime Corporation•Palmer, AK

About The Position

Crowley is hiring a Mechanic in Palmer to perform mechanical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on diesel and gasoline industrial trucks and other industrial machinery. The role includes maintaining heavy-duty equipment and accurately documenting maintenance work, parts, labor, and hours in the appropriate systems. The mechanic may travel to other locations for up to one week at a time and works both indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and potentially noisy or hazardous conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of related experience with diesel and gasoline engines and heavy equipment repair.
Ability to accurately and promptly document maintenance and labor activities in the appropriate maintenance and compliance systems.
Ability to accurately record hours worked.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external business partners.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, prioritize multiple assignments, and manage projects of varying scope.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent technical decisions to complete timely repairs and maintenance.
Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of office practices and applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education.
Class A or B CDL.
Forklift certification; certification will be required after completion of the introductory period.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair trucks, trailers, pickups, forklifts, and other heavy-duty equipment.
Monitor and service diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems, cooling systems, steering systems, and suspension systems.
Use maintenance software, laptops, and handheld computers to support equipment diagnostics.
Maintain accurate service records in Vehicle Maintenance Systems (VMS), tracking parts and labor and providing clear, concise, complete comments.
Read and sign off on Daily Vehicle Inspection Records (DVIR) in Motive.
Document systems and maintenance activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Accurately record hours worked.
Travel to other locations as needed, for no longer than one week at a time.