Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company Overview:

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Description:

Perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of construction equipment, material handling equipment, heavy and light duty trucks, fire equipment, power generating equipment and other related equipment.

Responsibilities:

• - Perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of construction equipment, material handling equipment, heavy and light duty trucks, fire equipment, power generating equipment and other related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system problems using a variety of test equipment.
• Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, and related components by repairing and replacing pumps, rebuilding or replacing transmissions, repairing and replacing starters, grinding valves, replacing gaskets, rings, and seals, and other related work.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems by interpreting schematics, rewiring ignition and lighting systems and other electrical circuits, replacing alternators, controllers, sensors, replacing bulbs and lights, and other related work.
• Repair and maintain other components and systems by adjusting replacing brakes; replacing ball joints and wheel bearings; replacing mufflers, exhaust and tail pipes; replacing shock absorbers and struts; repairing automotive air conditioning; repairing and replacing hydraulic components; and other related work.
• Service and tune up vehicles by checking and changing fluids and filters, rotating tires, adjusting and replacing belts and hoses, adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems, adjusting valves and other related work.
• Inspect, repair and adjust diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems.
• Performs incidental welding operations on equipment.
• Communicates any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
• Use hand tools and specialized heavy equipment tools and instruments.
• Maintain files of completed work orders, service, and repair by vehicle, and supplies and equipment ordered and used.
• Maintain tools and clean equipment and work areas.
• Properly dispose of filters, oils and HazMat.
• Be familiar with the Quality Control/Customer Service Satisfaction Plan (QC/CSP) requirements and perform QC/CS actions as required.
• May be required to participate in on-call schedule.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

• - High school diploma or its equivalent. May be substituted with 5 years of direct experience in construction / medium and heavy-duty truck and motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Requires 2 years of experience in the field of heavy equipment maintenance.
• Possess the ability to perform standard concepts, practices and procedures of heavy equipment maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and heavy equipment maintenance trade.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment, large vehicles and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and standard safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the use of tools and operation of equipment employed in motor vehicles repair.
• Has the ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Skill in diagnosing and repairing defects in heavy equipment mechanical and electrical components.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to move heavy objects (50 pounds or more).
• Ability to work from specifications and oral and written instructions.
• Ability to diagnose and repair all types of MHE equipment.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• - Valid Class C California Driver License.
• California Class A Driver’s License preferred.

Required Training:

• - Compressed Gas Cylinders.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance.
• Oil Pollution/Oil Recycling.

Physical Demands:

• - Standing: continuously.
• Reaching: frequently.
• Walking: frequently.
• Stretching: frequently.
• Lifting: occasionally.
• Pulling: occasionally.
• Pushing: occasionally.
• Moving: occasionally.
• Bending: frequently.
• Climbing: frequently.
• Stooping: frequently.
• Balancing: frequently.
• Twisting: frequently.
• Kneeling: frequently.
• Crouching: frequently.
• Crawling: occasionally.

Working Conditions:

• - Frequently exposed to dust, extreme heat, and cold due to seasonal changes, and air quality associated with a machine shop and outside environment.
• Work Week: Monday-Friday.
• Work Hours: 0700-1530.
• Flex Shifts: Occasionally.
• Overtime: Occasionally.
• Travel Required: Possible.

Pay Range: $37.42/hour

Benefits: CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job ID: 2024-14858

Work Type: On-Site