Fleet Mechanic-Prince of Wales Island

Job Description

Job Description

Fleet Mechanic-Prince of Wales Island

AP&T is hiring a full-time Fleet Mechanic at our Prince of Wales location. Our successful candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, willing to follow directions, and willing to travel. They will possess excellent team and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with little to no supervision. Our ideal candidate will have mechanical and operator experience with a general understanding of welding, hydraulic systems, building construction, and maintenance.

This position will assist with keeping all modes of transportation and motorized tools serviced and in well working condition. The fleet includes highway vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers, ATV's, marine vessels, small engines, and power tools. Primary responsibilities include maintenance of and maintaining good operation of a wide assortment of vehicles, including pickups, track hoes, class 3-7 trucks, and trailers. Additional responsibilities include welding, housekeeping, operating heavy equipment and providing general overall support to assist crews with daily workloads. This position will travel to service other properties regularly. Other duties/projects assigned as business need dictates.

Desired Qualifications:

• High School or GED
• Previous mechanical maintenance experience, specifically working on vehicles and heavy equipment
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience
• Ability to operate track backhoes and other heavy
• Personally equipped with own mechanic tools
• Stick and Tig welding experience; training and certificate preferred
• Valid Driver's License, Alaska CDL, Medical Examiners Card, CPR, and First Aid Card
• Air Brake trained and qualified
• Ability to periodically travel to other properties and meetings as required
• Must be familiar with hydraulic and electrical systems and be able to read and understand hydraulic and electrical automotive schematics
• Must have computer skills and be familiar with computer-based maintenance programs
• Must have a minimum of 5 years combined experience
• Must have a minimum of a "class B" CDL., or the ability to obtain one
• CPR and First Aid must be obtained within 90 days of employment
• Must have passport or the ability to obtain a passport
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Must be able to safely lift up to 70lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to work overhead and in a crouching manner
• This job requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, speaking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, color vision, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching/working overhead.
• At times work will be performed in loud environments requiring hearing protection
• At times work will be performed around rotating equipment
• This position requires work inside and outside in conditions inherent to an industrial environment
• This position requires wearing PPE and must refrain from wearing loose clothing
• Must have the ability to travel regularly to service other properties
• Must have the ability to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to pass pre-employment check and drug testing. May be subject to random testing without notice.

The pay range for this position is $38.00-$45.50 per hour and is DOE.

AP&T offers a generous benefit package including (but not limited) to medical, dental, vision, 401K, (plus more) a $5000.00 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125.00 annual medivac insurance reimbursement and employee stock ownership options, $200.00 in company logowear. Recognition of our employees is important to AP&T's values. We like to continuously show appreciation and recognition within our teams. AP&T is a small non-union, employee-owned utility serving over 40 communities and villages.

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