Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic II

JOB SUMMARY:

The Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic II is responsible for performing required maintenance and service on the Yukon Equipment fleet including maintenance and service for the service machinery as well as all required customer diagnostics and repairs. The Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic II must be able to work both independently and collectively with other mechanics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Repair various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty truck and semi-tractors material spreaders 6-wheel drive military type vehicles excavators hydraulic drive systems high pressure hydraulics 25 ton and smaller bulldozers graders trailers backhoes skid steers tractors vac trucks street sweepers aerial towers man lifts airport and highway snow removal equipment:
• Receive repair orders from shop supervisor; discuss concerns and turnaround expectations
• Evaluate the extent of all equipment repairs and level of action required
• Communicate the repairs and level of action required to direct supervisor
• Research parts needed for repairs
• Installation of parts and repair documentation on work order(s)
• Inspect all equipment repairs and maintenance prior to delivering equipment to customer.
• Provide technical assistance to customers both in person and over the phone.
• Reach out to equipment manufacturers technicians when technical information is required to make repairs.
• Handle customer complaints timely and according to the Companys guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe work environment and bring safety issues to the branch supervisors attention.
• Participate in required Company and equipment training.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENS:

This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge and experience in the operation repair and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment as well as gas and diesel vehicles.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate data.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste regulations.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written in order to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to use a standard computer or laptop and working knowledge of standard business software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office); ability to learn new applications.
• Ability knowledge and agility necessary to complete installations and/or repairs.
• Ability to use diagnostic scanners and electronic tools.
• Ability to maintain skills as technology advances.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers vendors and co-workers.
• Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Ability to be detail oriented; superior organizational follow-up and records maintenance skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations detect unobvious facts and issues and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to travel to remote areas to perform trade.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Vocational education or technical training in Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology preferred.
• Two years minimum of progressive experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Welding certification preferred.
• Valid State Drivers License and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Yukon Equipments Driving Policy; Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug driving and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment is typically fast paced and customer service oriented.

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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.