Chassis/Truck Mechanic

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a skilled Chassis/Truck Mechanic to help maintain chassis, trailers, trucks, and related equipment to support daily terminal and transportation operations.

The Chassis/Truck Mechanic plays a key role in keeping company equipment safe, reliable, and ready for operation.

This is a Safety-Sensitive position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.


* Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on company-owned equipment (AML & LTII) in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company maintenance schedules.


* Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system issues and perform necessary repairs or component replacements.


* Inspect and test equipment at scheduled intervals or when malfunctions or breakdowns occur.


* Disassemble, inspect, repair, and replace worn, damaged, or defective components; properly fit and adjust new or repaired parts.


* Troubleshoot and repair 12- and 24-volt electrical systems, including starting and charging systems.


* Diagnose and repair air brake systems, including ABS components.


* Participate in routine rotation of the service truck to perform maintenance and repair work away from the shop at other company facilities and yards.


* Complete required documentation of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities on work orders and company records.


* Perform annual FHWA inspections on equipment as required.


* Apply knowledge and experience in compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.


* Identify potentially unsafe equipment conditions and notify users and management of hazards and corrective actions taken.


* Research and identify replacement or substitute parts when original components are no longer available.


* Support day-to-day maintenance operations and assist with barge-related work as required.


* Perform all work in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, following established safety practices and procedures.

Benefits You Can Look Forward To: 


* 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


* Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time


* Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)


* 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution


* Health and Wellness Program - FitOn


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Employee Assistance Program


* Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you


* Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to y...