Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Rotational

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care at no cost to employee

Benefits package

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of equipment across borough sites. The role requires a valid U.S. driver’s license and eventual CDL, with adherence to DOT safety regulations and the borough's safety plan.

The position involves preventive maintenance, diagnostics, welding, and minor body work, with travel to villages and possible non-traditional hours. Benefits are provided to eligible permanent staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or NSB trainee ladder.
• CPR, AED and Basic First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspections, fueling, fluid checks, lighting, tires, and safety inspections.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Repair electrical, drive train, suspension, engine and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot drivability issues and diagnose faults.
• Operate diagnostic tools and hand tools; weld and fabricate as needed.
• Perform minor body work and maintain records and reports.
• Attend safety meetings and training sessions; travel to NSB villages.
• May work evenings, holidays, weekends and be on 24-hour on-call status.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Safety conscientiousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certifications

IS-100/200/700/800 certifications

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Summary or Purpose

This position’s minimal requirement is a valid U.S. Driver’s License. Within one year of service this position requires a U.S. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and adherence to 49 CFR Part 383 and the North Slope Borough Safe Workplace Plan as the position requires operating equipment with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more; therefore, this safety-sensitive role is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40. All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing. [*This position becomes subject to federally mandated testing upon obtaining a CDL]. Service, Diagnose and Repair light, medium and heavy-duty equipment, Perform Minor and Major repairs to include over hauling engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. This position may supervise apprentice workers engaged in vehicle and equipment repair work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Daily inspections, fueling, check fluid levels, lighting, tires and startup and safety inspections of equipment.
• Schedule and Perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Perform minor and major repairs to include all aspects of repairs, electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, heating, hydraulic to equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair on equipment.
• Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools.
• Welding and fabricate as needed.
• Perform minor body work on equipment.
• Maintain records, work orders, purchase request, quotes, timesheets, daily and monthly reports.
• Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required.
• Travel to and work within North Slope Borough villages.
• May be required to work non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays and weekends.
• May be subject to 24 hour on call status.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools and the general work area.
• Support responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities and operations.
• Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds;
• Must be able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch;
• Must be able to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions;
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals;
• Skill in operation of diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

• High school graduate or G.E.D or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Five years of work experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or completion of the NSB Heavy Equipment Trainee Career Ladder.
• Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800.
• Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications.
• Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
• 265.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period. Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R.
• 273.16 within the probationary period. Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.