Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work.

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our ISS2 contract supporting our Air Force customer. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic works with a wide variety of heavy, medium, and equipment and vehicles to support the Company’s operations at Eareckson Air Force Base.

This is a rotational position where the selected employee will work a schedule with 3 months on‑site at Earackson Air Station and 1 month off, unpaid. While working on‑site, housing is provided as a dormitory facility. All meals are served through the cafeteria.

Transportation to EAS from Anchorage, AK, is provided by government-sponsored aircraft.

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Evaluate the extent of all equipment repairs and the level of action required.
• Communicate the repairs and level of action required to the Equipment Manager.
• Inspect and repair heavy construction vehicles and other equipment such as crawler cranes, skid steers, excavators, drills, dozers, hammers, backhoes, loaders, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or overhaul engines and various components of engines.
• Operate hoists, lifts, overhead cranes, hand tools, and various other instruments to safely and effectively perform work.
• Perform routine welding and fabrication work on heavy equipment.
• Maintain accurate service logs and records of maintenance, utilizing paper files and electronic maintenance software, and timely submit all necessary paperwork to Equipment Manager and Accounting.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work closely with other trades.
• Perform shared cooking and cleaning responsibilities.
• Report incidents, situations, or activities that may affect the company’s ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably to the Company Safety Manager.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge of manuals, schematics, and diagnostics tools used for equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Skill in operating a computer, utilizing a variety of applicable software programs.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English.
• Ability to pass National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, and a fit‑for‑duty physical exam; candidates must be medically cleared for long‑term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare.

• Prior welding experience.
• Secondary education or vocational/technical training in Heavy Equipment.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.