Light Duty Mechanic

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) in Alaska seeks an experienced automotive mechanic to service light and medium duty equipment, perform repairs including engines, drivetrains, hydraulics and electrical systems, and supervise apprentices as needed. The role requires daily inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and compliance with safety regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, an Alaska driver’s license, and relevant

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; additional related work experience acceptable.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license meeting insurance criteria.
• Four years of automotive mechanic experience or completion of NSB Light Duty Mechanic Career.
• Must obtain IS-100/200/700/800 certifications.
• Must obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid certifications.
• Ability to obtain site-specific RCRA training within probationary period.
• Ability to obtain HAZWOPER certification within probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training within probationary period.
• Ability to obtain SPCC training within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections, fueling, fluid checks, lighting, tires and safety checks on light and medium duty vehicles.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Carry out repairs including electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, hydraulic and related components.
• Troubleshoot drivability problems and repairs for light duty vehicles and equipment.
• Operate diagnostic tools and hand tools; weld and fabricate as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic equipment

Troubleshooting

Light vehicle repair

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

NSB Light Duty Mechanic Career

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Service, Diagnose and Repair light and medium 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 light duty 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 light duty vehicles;
• 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 light duty vehicles and equipment;
• Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair on light duty vehicles and equipment;
• Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools;
• Welding and fabricate as needed; Perform minor body work on light duty vehicles and 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 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 light duty vehicles and 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;
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;
• Four years of work experience as an automotive mechanic or completion of the NSB Light Duty Mechanic 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.