Heavy Duty Mechanic

The Heavy-Duty Mechanic is responsible for service, repair, and maintenance of heavy construction vehicles and equipment within a shop and field environment.  The position is based out of Anchorage, Alaska but travels to/from remote job sites with regular deployment to Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.

• Inspect, diagnose, order parts and complete repairs to construction vehicles and equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, end dumps, front-end loaders, motor graders, tractor-trailers, water trucks, and miscellaneous non-mobile and light duty equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic scan and reporting using automotive software in completion of repairs and maintenance. 
• Adjust, repair, and replace engines, fuel systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, suspension, steering, and transmissions.
• Disassemble and assemble vehicles and equipment parts using hoists, hand tools, pneumatic and electric tools, and instruments.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubrication and oil changes in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency.
• Communicate needed repairs and level of action required to Shop Foreman / Superintendent. 
• Complete field requisitions for materials and parts required for completion of repairs. 
• Perform welding repairs as needed for completion of repairs. 
• Support HSE processes and Haz-Req programs. Assume personal accountability and responsibility to ensure all tasks are performed safely. 
• Present safety concerns to Leadership’s attention. 
• Travel to / from remote locations and job sites with regular rotational deployment expected to Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.  Deployment to all locations will vary in duration depending on business needs but could last for more than two weeks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

• Ability and wiliness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Comply, understand, and support the company’s safety culture to ensure a safe work environment.
• Strong knowledge, understanding and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. 
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations.
• Ability to work varying hours with overtime as needed, including weekends and holidays. 

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement.
• Drive for Results – Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully.
• Conflict Management – Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimal noise.

Required

• Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with current medical card and an acceptable driving record. Ability to obtain or provide HAZMAT certification upon request. 
• Five (5) years’ related experience repairing and maintaining heavy construction vehicles and equipment. 
• Ability to work outside and/or a cold environment for long durations.

Preferred

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License w/ HAZMAT Certification

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely perform the essential functions of this position. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy construction setting. The noise level in the work environment usually varies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

ASRC Construction is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC Construction and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EEO Poster

ASRC Construction is the construction division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

 ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.