Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery.

Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Mechanic in Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

This is a Seasonal Full Time position which offers year-round family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.

Currently, our benefit package includes:

Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.

Sick Pay – If leave is during a scheduled work period.
401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you.
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

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 and Service Center Manager.

 The mechanic schedule is 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off.  Room and board will be provided in Dutch Harbor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Other duties may be assigned to support the department or other departments as time allows.


* 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

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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