Mechanic: Truck & Piston Bully

SUMMARY:  

 

Alaska West Express, Inc.

(Lynden Oilfield Services), Alaska’s largest intermodal tank and chassis operator, is in search of a mechanic in Prudhoe Bay, AK.

Lynden Oil Field Services, a division of Alaska West Express, Inc., provides support for exploration, production, and service companies on the North Slope working to develop Alaska’s oil and gas resources.

 

Our team works a two weeks on / two weeks off shift.

We offer low-cost benefits including medical, dental, vision and up to 6% company match in the 401k plan.

Employees also receive paid sick leave.

This position repairs and maintains industrial trucks, PistenBully machines and trailers, machinery, and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Employees often work in extreme weather conditions.

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. 


* Examine the condition 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. 


* Operate company equipment and forklifts in a safe, professional manner.


* Operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. 


* Repairs electrical equipment on equipment and shop as needed.


* Performs basic computer functions by completing job work orders using a web-based 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 exp...