Mechanic, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Mechanic in Naknek, Alaska. This is a seasonal full‑time position which offers family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.

Current benefit package includes:

• Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
• 401(k) – with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay at no cost to you.
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking for an experienced heavy equipment mechanic who is used to working on their own in fast paced environments to fill a Maintenance position in Bristol Bay from April to September. Routine parts of the job include maintenance of heavy‑duty equipment such as lift trucks, tractors, generators, cranes, freight moving equipment, and intermodal container chassis. Also provides maintenance and repair for company facilities at the direction of Maintenance Manager or Service Center Manager.

This position will be based in Naknek during the summer with travel expected to out ports. Schedule during Bristol Bay season is 7 days a week. Room and board provided while working in western Alaska.

• Safety is Lynden's first responsibility to our employees and our customers. This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.
• Work closely with Operations and maintain clear communication between departments
• Service, lubricate, and repair container chassis' and recertify DOT FMCSA annual inspections.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and identifies operational deficiencies.
• Adjusts, repairs, services, and/or replaces parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, and other equipment.
• Adjusts or repairs hydraulic systems and components.
• Investigates complaints and equipment malfunctions.
• Installs, services, lubricates, and cleans mechanical devices.
• Performs scheduled and non-scheduled work to support barge and fleet needs.
• Analyzes performance of equipment.
• Sets up and operates manual, electric, pneumatic, and mechanical metal working tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Records daily repairs using M&R maintenance computer software.
• Must be able to work flexible hours; some travel between ports is necessary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or equivalent, and 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience, and training. Experience in working on heavy duty equipment. Must have advanced knowledge of hydraulic and DC electrical systems and basic understanding of metal fabrication. Must be an experienced welder in both MIG and stick processes. Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.

Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of ladings, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure manuals, employee and safety manuals, and routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and clearly with customers, vendors, managers, and other employees. Strong communication skills both…