Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Seasonal

STG Inc
Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
JOB SUMMARY:
STG, Incorporated performs construction and project management services across Alaska. The Heavy EquipmentMechanic works with a wide variety of Heavy Equipment, as well as light and medium vehicles to support the Company's operations in extreme Alaskan conditions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Trouble-shoot and inspect equipment to diagnose malfunctions; including:
  • Evaluate extent of all equipment repairs and level of action required.
  • Communicate the repairs and level of action required to 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.
• Complete routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform routine welding and fabrication work on Heavy Equipment as needed.
• 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.
• Clean, maintain and organize equipment, tools and general work area.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Provide instruction and training on the proper methods and processes to perform equipment repair, inspection and preventative maintenance to other staff.
• Follow directives from Project Foreman, and senior personnel, with the sense of duty to take initiative and remain productive at work at all times while on the jobsite.
• Comply with Company policy and procedures on purchasing and ordering of parts/supplies.
• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Work closely with a variety of other trades.
• Perform shared cooking and cleaning responsibilities as necessary in the field quarters.
• Report any incident, situation or activity 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• 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.
• All around knowledge of materials, terms and practices in construction field.
• Skill in working with a wide variety of Heavy Equipment, as well as smaller company vehicles in extreme Alaskan conditions.
• Skill in operating a computer, utilizing a variety of applicable software programs.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Ability to provide tools to complete duties.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule, all in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Ability to use laptop computer and knowledge of standard business applications (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy construction equipment and other motor vehicles.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, and other technical documents.
• Ability to travel to remote locations for work related purposes (up to 100% of time).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, 10 or more hours per day and up to 7 days per week.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to live and work with co-workers in close quarters and keep good morale.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to conduct oneself in the best interest of the Company while on the job or representing STG.
• Ability to maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, secondary education or vocational/technical training in Heavy Equipment preferred.
• Four years' experience in Heavy Equipment repair and maintenance required; prior experience in Alaska's rural construction industry preferred.
• Must have own tools to complete job duties and responsibilities.
• Valid class B commercial driver's license (CDL) and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company's Driving Policy required; class A CDL is preferred.
• Current DOT Medical Card required.
• Prior welding experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving record 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. STG has a fast paced, multi-tasking work environment which requires a high degree of efficient and effective performance. The employee must exercise flexibility regarding last minute requests for project support and varied workloads.
PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally: lifting 76-over 100 lbs.
Frequently: sitting, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, balancing, pushing or pulling, lifting/carrying 11-100lbs., color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), discriminating colors, high places/high heights, constricted spaces (underground), hot temperature (devices) burners, wet/slippery floors/surfaces, working with others and working alone.
Continuously: standing, walking, bending over, talking, repetitive use of legs, grasping, lifting/carrying 10-25 lbs., eye/hand coordination (foot), fine manipulation, close vision (clear at 20" or less), distance vision (clear at 20' or more), 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), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object in to sharp focus), thinking analytically, using effective verbal/written communication, handling stress & emotions, concentrating on tasks, remember details, making decisions, adjusting to changes, examining/observing details, inside: hot/heat, cold, outside: hot/cold temperatures, humid, hazards: chemical, electrical, sharp objects/tool, heavy machinery, dirty (soil), dry, fumes, gases, odors, dust, grease, oil, mud, moving mechanical parts, noise, hot temperature (devices) flame torches, vibration.
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.