Mechanic - Juneau, AK

Kansas City Area Transportation Authority; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking a Mechanic in Juneau, AK. This full-time position involves repairing and maintaining large diesel and gas engines, as well as overseeing maintenance programs and driver duties as needed. The ideal candidate must have a current CDL, experience in vehicle maintenance, and be willing to work overtime during busy seasons. The job offers health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a year-round duration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in truck/tractor maintenance and repair.
• Willingness to work overtime during busy seasons.
• Ability to read and analyze technical repair manuals.
• Must be able to work well with others and perform a variety of duties.
• Must have a current commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a hazmat endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance on all rolling stock.
• Oversee maintenance programs and complete repair logs.
• Maintain a clean and safety-conscious work area.
• Responsible for keeping work area in a clean and safety conscious environment.
• Perform all other duties in mechanical or driver areas as requested by the Plant Manager.
• Keep abreast of legal requirements for trucks and heavy equipment and assure company equipment meets these requirements.
• Perform maintenance and repair at the plant, marina, fuel dock, gas station, as needed.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Current commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Customer service skills

Ability to perform mechanical repairs

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Petro 49, Inc. is a Government Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. As a Government Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as a part of your application upon your request in compliance with our affirmative action plan. Petro 49, Inc. participates in e-verify. E-Verify FMLA Right to Work EEO EEO Supplement

General Information

Job Title: Mechanic - Juneau, AK

Contact: Russell Cooper, 907-586-4400

Date Posted: 09/02/2025

Date Closed: 03/30/2026

Location: Petro Marine Services - Juneau

Compensation and Hours

Minimum Salary: DOE/Hour

Maximum Salary: DOE

Type of Job: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K

Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanic

SUMMARY: Perform repair of large diesel and gas engines, tanks, and pick-up trucks. Maintains repair logs and scheduled maintenance programs for all rolling stock. Performs driver and delivery duties on an as-needed basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance on all plant rolling stock to assure good condition of vehicles.
• Oversee maintenance program on all rolling stock and complete repair logs as required.
• Fill in for driver/delivery persons on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for keeping work area in a clean and safety conscious environment.
• Perform all other duties in mechanical or driver areas as requested by the Plant Manager.
• Keep abreast of legal requirements for trucks and heavy equipment and assure company equipment meets these requirements.
• Perform maintenance and repair at the plant, marina, fuel dock, gas station, as needed.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must carry a current commercial driver’s license (CDL) with required endorsements and have a good driving record.

Must be willing to work some overtime during busy seasons and be available for call-outs.

Must be professional and courteous with customers at all times.

Must be able to work well with others and perform a variety of duties.

Must have a current commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a hazmat endorsement.

Required Job Qualifications

• Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
• Are you available for full-time work?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Do you have a minimum of 3-5 yrs experience in truck/tractor maintenance and repair, pipeline/tank farm maintenance/repair, meter repair and replacement/calibration?

Physical Requirements

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical repair manuals and procedures. Ability to respond to common inquiries or mechanical failure reports from employees, customers, or service providers. Ability to write and effectively communicate to facilitate problem resolutions.

Physical Demands: This is an extensive physical position that requires constant mobility of varying types depending on the project. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required. Must be able to occasionally lift 75 lbs., routinely lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The performance of this position requires constant exposure to industrial areas including electrical components, valves, piping, pressure components, petroleum by-products, etc. Exposure to the marine outdoor environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Petro 49, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual preference, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Women/veterans/disabled encouraged to apply. Petro 49, Inc. promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. Petro 49, Inc. promotes a smoke‑free workplace and as such limits smoking at all facilities and is a drug‑free workplace.