Field & Shop Mechanic: Heavy & Light Duty (Arctic)

Olgoonik Corporation; Wainwright (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olgoonik Corporation seeks a Motor Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy and light-duty vehicles in remote Alaskan locations. You will identify mechanical and electrical issues from operator feedback, perform preventive maintenance, and implement effective repair solutions.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, servicing forklifts and related equipment, and supervising up to two part-time shop helpers as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED (may substitute experience year-for-year).
• Five years of general experience, of which two years must be related experience.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is common for this role.
• Preferred experience with Volvo, CAT heavy equipment, Genie Lift, forklifts, skid steer, loaders and excavators.
• CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submit purchase order requests for parts and materials as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring proper operation of vehicle safety devices and adhering to safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on forklifts, stock selectors, and other vehicles, including hydraulic, electrical, and drivetrain systems.
• Diagnose mechanical issues, determine scope of repairs, and replace or repair defective components such as piston rings, bearings, valves, carburetors, transmissions, fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• Change and service batteries, including charging and refilling, and perform general maintenance on forklifts and related equipment.
• Inspect rental equipment on check-in/out and document equipment condition.
• May supervise up to two part-time shop helpers.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Five years general experience, two years related experience

Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Email)

Teamwork and self-motivation

Tools

Volvo heavy equipment

CAT heavy equipment

Genie Lift

Forklifts

Skid steer

Loaders

Excavators

CDL (preferred)

Job description

Olgoonik Corporation seeks a Motor Vehicle Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy and light-duty vehicles in remote Alaskan locations. You will identify mechanical and electrical issues from operator feedback, perform preventive maintenance, and implement effective repair solutions.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, servicing forklifts and related equipment, and supervising up to two part-time shop helpers as needed.