Heavy Duty Mechanic

Hours per day: 11.5 or as assigned

Rotation: 3x3 or as assigned

Reports to: VMS Supervisor/Operations Manager/Plant Supervisor

Purpose of Position:

Attend all required training and perform work in the field under adverse arctic conditions in remote locations. Maintain a fleet of Heavy Duty and Light Trucks, Generators and Equipment, performing preventative maintenance, safety checks and required repairs. Possess organizational and housekeeping skills to maintain records and keep work areas in proper order. Order parts and keep an inventory of necessary parts/tools to perform the job efficiently.

Educational Requirements:

- High school graduate or GED equivalent.

- Vocational technical school preferred, not required.

Experience and Background:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the automotive industry.

- Current Volvo and Cummins heavy equipment experience with some knowledge of light duty.

- Experience with mechanical diagnostics.

- Experience with computer diagnostics for Ford light duty, Cummins heavy duty and Volvo heavy duty, preferably at least 5 years.

- Experience with computer diagnostics and servicing of newer Volvo loader (2008 and newer).

Certifications, Licenses and Requirements:

- Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile, truck and equipment.

- Ford Certification

- Team player with good customer service, communication skills and very safe work ethics.

- Must be able to read and interpret instructions & manuals.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (oral and written), able to follow instructions and adhere to company policies & procedures.

- Commercial Driver License class B or better required with air brake endorsement (preferred).

- DOT/medical card required.

- 5+ years’ experience with repairs and diagnostics with light trucks, heavy duty trucks and equipment.

- North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) Card preferred, not required.

- Valid Driver License that meets ICE Services insurance criteria.

- Ability to adhere to strict policy and procedures per company and OSHA requirements.

- Must pass a pre-hire drug test, breath alcohol test, occupational fitness test, criminal background check and computer-based testing.

- Pass a motor vehicle report and possess an acceptable safe driving record.

- Be at least 18 years of age.

- Assist in other work areas/tasks as required.

- Ability to lift & carry 50 pounds on regular basis, routine walking, standing, bending. There is a lack of immediate access to critical medical services as well as urban community services.

- Rotational schedule of at least 11.50 hours per day for a minimum of 21 days consecutively as required.

Essential Functions:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

- Service, diagnose and repair Heavy Duty, Light Trucks and Equipment, performing preventative maintenance and safety checks.

- Possess organizational and housekeeping, and computer skills to maintain records and keep work areas in proper order.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person