Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Roving

All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion return‑to‑duty and follow‑up testing. This position becomes subject to federally mandated testing upon obtaining a CDL.

• Service, diagnose and repair light, medium and heavy‑duty equipment; perform minor and major repairs, including overhaul of engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. The position may supervise apprentice workers engaged in vehicle and equipment repair work.
• Daily inspections, fueling, check fluid levels, lighting, tires and startup and safety inspections of equipment.
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Perform minor and major repairs to include all aspects of repairs, electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, heating, hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair equipment.
• Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools.
• Welding and fabrication as needed.
• Perform minor body work on equipment.
• Maintain records, work orders, purchase requests, quotes, timesheets and daily/monthly reports.
• Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required.
• Travel to and work within North Slope Borough villages.
• Work non‑traditional schedules, including evenings, holidays and weekends, as required.
• May be subject to a 24‑hour on‑call status.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools and the general work area.
• Support safe work practices in all projects, activities and operations.
• Consistently build knowledge and expertise about the current job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) and material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to work in various inside and outside environments, being subjected to weather changes, noise vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.
• Understanding of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Skill in operation of diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• High school graduate or G.E.D. or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Five years of work experience as Heavy Equipment Mechanic or completion of the NSB Heavy Equipment Trainee Career Ladder.
• Ability to obtain a valid State of Alaska driver’s license within six months of hire that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License within one year of hire that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Compliance with the North Slope Borough alcohol and drug free workplace policy.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.