Equipment Technician: Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Pro

Anchorage — Maintenance & Operations Department; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an Equipment Technician in the Maintenance & Operations department to inspect, diagnose, repair heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles, and perform preventive maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a journeyman mechanic apprenticeship, 4–5 years of automotive and equipment maintenance experience, and a valid Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement. Background checks and drug tests apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship.
• 4–5 years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance/repair experience.
• Must possess and/or obtain a valid CDL with Passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, adjust, diagnose, maintain, initiate parts requisition, and repair heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles.
• Perform welding, fabrication, mounting, and use of hand and power tools.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and DOT brake inspections.
• Document work in the maintenance management software and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Tire maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman mechanic apprenticeship

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance software (CMMS)

Job description

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an Equipment Technician in the Maintenance & Operations department to inspect, diagnose, repair heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles, and perform preventive maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a journeyman mechanic apprenticeship, 4–5 years of automotive and equipment maintenance experience, and a valid Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement. Background checks and drug tests apply.