Mechanic

Brice Environmental Services Corporation

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

JOB SUMMARY:  

This position is Anchorage based and will primarily function in the Anchorage/ Palmer vicinity with intermittent trips required to remote jobsites. The Mechanic is responsible for performing diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of company equipment. This position will also maintain maintenance logs, research parts, and communicate repair and parts needs to the Equipment Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow all safety procedures, identify and report any hazards as observed for safety of personnel and equipment.
• Repair various pieces of heavy equipment including, but not limited to heavy-duty trucks and semi-tractors, excavators, high pressure hydraulics, 25 ton and smaller bulldozers, graders, trailers, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, hydrovac trucks, street sweepers, aerial towers, and man lifts.
• Inspect equipment to identify repairs or maintenance needed, and document inspections on repair orders.
• Weld and fabricate during equipment repair as needed.
• Accurately research parts needed for repairs on equipment.
• Must be able to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Maintain excellent communication with Equipment Manager and Site Supervisors to prioritize needs and functionality of equipment fleet.
• Communicate repair needs with Equipment Manager and execute repairs as directed.
• Provide recommendations and efficiencies for repairs and/or shop needs.
• Properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites or other sites as needed.
• Report incidents immediately to direct supervisor in accordance with the incident reporting procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site with attention to detail to prevent hazards and to reduce personal exposure and potential spreading of hazardous contaminants.
• Store all hazardous materials properly and maintain proper HAZMAT inventory per job site, including record keeping of MSDS documents.
• Good housekeeping practice for job site and shop required.
• Operate equipment for various project needs as directed.
• Travel to remote environmental or construction sites as directed by management
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

This position has no supervisory functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to operate motorized vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Will be required purchase company needed materials and parts.
• Must have excellent communication skills in order to effectively establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and handle various situations.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have exceptional time management skills.
• Be able to work as a team player.
• Must have a strong working knowledge in operations, repairs, and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment and vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of welding and fabricating practices.
• Have the ability, knowledge, and agility necessary to complete installations and repairs.
• Be proficient using diagnostic scanners and electronic tools.
• Be familiar with hazardous waste regulations.
• Must have the ability to use a computer or laptop and have working knowledge of standard business software applications.
• Must be detail oriented and have organizational, follow-up, and record maintaining skills.
• Have the ability to read and interpret technical documents and repair manuals.
• Be able to write routine reports and correspondences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Must have troubleshooting and repair experience with power train, hydraulic, air, and electrical systems.
• Must be able to obtain security clearances as required for access to military installation job sites.
• Experience in environmental or construction industries preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Welding certifications preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in remote locations
• Satellite shop facilities at remote job sites.
• Loud noise levels
• Travel and work long hours to support rigorous timelines

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative and not necessarily all of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. For a comprehensive list of the physical demands that must be met by and employee to perform the essential functions of this job, please email the Human Resource Department at hr@bilista.net.

The physical demands of this position are consistent with those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and see. The employee must be able to stand on their feet frequently.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and bend.  The employee must occasionally lift and, carry/or move up to 26 pounds without assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working at potentially contaminated sites
• Standing and stooping for prolonged periods of time, using hands/fingers requiring dexterity with good hand-eye coordination and motion control for handling equipment in the field

Occasionally: standing, bending over, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, balancing, pushing or pulling, repetitive use of legs, grasping, lifting/carrying 10-100 lbs., eye/hand coordination (foot), fine manipulation, Inside: Hot/heat, cold, Outside: Hot temperatures, humid, sharp objects/tool, heavy machinery, high places/high heights, constricted spaces (underground), dry, fumes, gases, odors, dust, grease, oil, mud, moving mechanical parts, noise, vibration, wet/slipper floors/surfaces.

Continuously: close vision (clear at 20' or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up & down or to the left & right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception) three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances & spatial relationships, thinking analytically, using effective verbal communication, making decisions, examining/observing details.

Frequently: sitting, walking, talking, lifting 26-50 lbs., distance vision (clear at 20' or more), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus), using effective written communication, handling stress & emotions, concentrating on tasks, discriminating colors, remember details, adjusting to changes, Outside: cold temperatures, dirty (soil), working with others and working alone.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.