Diesel Technician - On-Site - Ketchikan

Carnival Corporation; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Cruise and Travel Privileges for you &

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Annual pre-tax tool bonus of $1,500

Job summary

Holland America Line in Ketchikan is seeking a skilled Diesel Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on diesel-powered motorcoaches and related vehicle systems. You will support reliability, safety, and efficiency of our Alaska operations alongside a dedicated maintenance team.

The role requires an Associate’s degree or technical training with two years’ experience, plus certifications such as CFC and brake inspector, and a valid Alaska CDL-B or

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or technical training and two years’ experience.
• CFC and brake inspector certifications required or to be obtained within one year.
• Alaska Driver’s license with CDL-B endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug tests.
• U.S. work authorization is required; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on diesel-powered motorcoaches and related vehicle systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, refrigeration, pneumatic systems, brakes and drive trains.
• Maintain maintenance facilities and logs in accordance with company standards.

Skills

Diesel diagnostics

Electrical systems diagnostics

Safety inspections

Maintenance planning

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Tools

CFC certification

Brake inspector certification

Job description

Job Description

Holland America/Princess-Alaska Yukon Land Operations, the largest tour operator in the Great Land is looking for a skilled Diesel Technician in our Ketchikan Transportation and Logistics Operations. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on diesel-powered motorcoaches and related vehicle systems. Working alongside a dedicated maintenance team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our transportation operations while supporting unforgettable guest experiences throughout Alaska's summer season.

Responsibilities:

• Routinely, performspreventative maintenance and safety inspections
• Proficient in the diagnoses and repair electrical systems, refrigeration systems, pneumatic systems, brakes and drive trains.
• Cleansand maintains maintenance facilities and areas according to established Company standards.
• Appliesfederal, state, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures to all tasks.
• Maintainsmaintenance records in the appropriate logs.
• Performsmaintenance duties required by departmental supervision.

Requirements:

• This job normally requires a level of experience and knowledge in motor coach maintenance equivalent to that which would be acquired through the completion of an Associate’s degree or some college or completion of technical training or certification and two years’ experience. Directly related work experience which demonstrates technical knowledge may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Current or the ability to attain within one year of employment CFC and brake inspector certification.
• Current or the ability to attain an Alaska Driver’s license with Commercial Driver's License B endorsement. The CDL endorsement may be obtained through Company training course. Clean driving record required, a Motor Vehicle Report will be requested.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol & drug test and will become a part of the random alcohol & drug test pool.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princessis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiencyin the use of computer business applications, with working knowledge of computerized maintenance inventory and laptop diagnostics.
• Ability to prioritize work, establish and meet deadlines, maintain an attention to accuracy and details while working in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written to employees and management.
• Proficiency in reading electric and pneumatic schematics, maintenance literature, and parts diagrams.
• Abilityto prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintains an attention to accuracy and detail, while working in a team or group environment.
  

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Sign-On Bonus
• Cruise and Travel Privileges for you and your family
• HealthBenefits
• 401(k)Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Annual pre-tax tool bonus of $1,500.00
• PaidIndustry Specific Training.
• Company provided uniforms.
  

Operation Notes:

• While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, climb andwork in elevated areas 20 feet off the ground, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to use a computer to research and enter information, and to keep accurate logs of work performed.
• The employee will frequently lift and or move up to 60 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; vehiclefuels and fluids, refrigerant, and maintenance cleaning solutions.
• The work is performed in a typical maintenance shop environment during company established work hours and workdays.
• The shift schedule may vary. Weekend, holiday and overtime work may be required according to business needs.

Our Culture…Stronger Together:

Our highest responsibility, and therefore our top priorities, are always compliance; environmental protection; and the health, safety, and well-being of our guests, the people in places we visit, and our Carnival family, both shoreside, and shipboard. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/.

Holland America Line andPrincessareequal opportunityemployers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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