Service Technician - Entry Level

Summary: We're looking for an entry level technician to assemble new tractors and other equipment and assist with light duty and heavy duty equipment servicing and repairs. Duties include: diagnose, adjust and/or repair mechanical issues with light and heavy duty equipment and vehicles for a rental division, as well as service for customer equipment.

Duties:

• Read work orders and/or receive instructions from management to determine work requirements
• Prioritize, manage and track work flow
• Assemble new construction equipment, tractors and attachments
• Operate, inspect and test vehicles, equipment, systems, mechanisms, and parts
• Adjust, repair and replace damaged or worn components
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine fleet maintenance
• Use hand-tools, precision instruments and power tools
• Meet and track Federal and State DOT compliance requirements
• Drive company vehicles
• Observe health and safety precautions required to protect people and property
• Keep shop clean and orderly
• All other duties as assigned

Education, Knowledge and Skills:

• Valid Alaska Driver’s License required
• Minimum 3 years clean driving record required
• some experience as a light and/or heavy duty mechanic, or combined relevant education and experience
• CDL preferred
• Able to provide your own tools or work towards providing your own tools
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programs
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Able to communicate effectively with management and co-workers, to include taking instruction from multiple sources and communicating with management regarding conflict of priorities
• Able to lift 90 lbs.
• Able to operate heavy equipment or comfortable learning how
• Basic troubleshooting skills; determine causes of operating errors and decide best course of action
• Familiar with routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Able to repair machines or systems using the appropriate tools
• Familiar with monitoring the necessary indicators to ensure equipment is working properly
• Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use and dexterity of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, laying down and handling of materials

Work Values:

• Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
• Analytical Thinking – analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems
• Integrity – being honest and ethical
• Dependability – being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Cooperation – Being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude