Mechanic

Overview

SUMMARY:

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking for a very experienced heavy equipment mechanic who is used to working on their own in fast paced environments to fill a position in Dutch Harbor.  Routine parts of the job include maintenance on heavy-duty equipment such as lift trucks, tractors, generators, cranes, freight moving equipment, and product transfer systems.  Also provides maintenance and repair for company facilities at the direction of Maintenance Manager or Service Center Manager. This particular position is for Dutch Harbor and the mechanic works 6-8 weeks on and 2-4 weeks off.  Room and board will be provided in Dutch Harbor.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers.  This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and identifies operational deficiencies.
• Adjusts, repairs, services, and/or replaces parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, and other equipment.
• Adjusts or repairs hydraulic systems and components.
• Investigates complaints and equipment malfunctions.
• Installs, services, lubricates, and cleans mechanical devices.
• Performs scheduled and non-scheduled work to support barge and fleet needs.
• Analyzes performance of equipment.
• Sets up and operates manual, electric, pneumatic, and mechanic metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Records daily repairs using M&R maintenance computer software.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; some travel between ports is possible
• Other duties may be assigned to support the department or other departments as time allows.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; employee customarily works 6-8 weeks at a time, 7 days a week, on a rotational basis.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, and 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience, and training.  Experience in working on heavy duty equipment.  Must have advanced knowledge of hydraulic and DC electrical systems and basic understanding of metal fabrication.  Must be an experienced welder in both MIG and stick processes.  The ability to troubleshoot complex electric over hydraulic systems and the ability to read and understand both electrical and hydraulic schematics is required.  Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

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.  Strong communication skills both verbally and in written form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

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

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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.
• Basic computer program skills: Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Visio and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports in the provided maintenance software.
• Ability to analyze repair mechanical failures.
• Must be capable of working with little or no supervision as well as working as part of a team.
• Must provide own toolbox and sufficient hand tools to perform most assigned duties.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• 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)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear while communicating with customers, drivers and co-workers during the normal course of daily activities; the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch while inspecting vehicles and other equipment.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands, arms and fingers to perform the normal duties of the job such as inspecting equipment, entering computer data, manipulate objects, tools, or operate controls.
• Employee must be able to use eyes, hands and fingers to keyboard, operate phones, fax, radios, and other office machinery.
• The employee is regularly required to hear, speak, and listen while communicating with telephones, radios and in person with customers and coworkers.
• The employee must possess close, distance, peripheral and depth perception.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch around equipment and facilities.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus during the normal course of the job.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pound objects and is occasionally required to lift as much as 100 pound objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet, and/or humid conditions and occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• The employee occasionally works in an environment with a risk of electric shock.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to moderately loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including incremental Arctic cold conditions and extreme heat and cold.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in Company’s Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection and arctic gear.

COMMENTS:

Alaska Marine Trucking, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.