Mechanic

Alaska West Express, Inc.

is looking for a qualified, highly motivated mechanic to join our dynamic team in Anchorage, AK.

Why work for Alaska West Express, Inc.?


* Safety/Performance Bonus Program


* Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision with low costs for full family coverage


* Up to 6% employer-matched 401k program


* Paid time off, paid holidays and extended leave


* Incredible career advancement opportunity with opportunities within the Lynden Family of Companies which are unmatched in the transportation industry

Our mechanics repair and maintain industrial trucks and trailers, machinery, and mechanical equipment to include engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and various equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)


* Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.



* Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.


* Reads job order and determines work procedures.


* Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

Install new parts and reassembles device.


* Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.  Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.


* Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments.


* Repairs or replaces defective parts.

Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.  Lubricates and cleans parts.


* Starts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications and to test their performance and may assist with equipment relocation.


* Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.


* Repairs electrical equipment.


* Performs basic computer functions by completing job work orders using Transman Fleet Equipment Maintenance System, recording materials used, type of work accomplished, and maintenance system codes.


* Complies with all company safety policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or...