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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN AK SHOREPLANTS

Trident Seafoods · Alaska, United States · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. This position is based at AK Shoreplants.

Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains a variety of fleet equipment such as gas, diesel and propane powered rolling stock including trucks, forklifts, cranes, and passenger vehicles throughout multiple locations in Alaska.
  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts.
  • Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment, and machinery.
  • Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications.
  • Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and/or other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Repairs and maintains gas, diesel and propane powered rolling stock including trucks, forklifts, cranes, man lifts and passenger vehicles.
  • Repairs and maintains hydraulic systems associated with forklifts, mobile cranes, dock cranes, boats, and heavy equipment.
  • Repairs and maintains marine hydraulics of marine equipment and small engines. Repairs and maintains electrical systems associated with auto’s, forklifts, mobile cranes, boats, and heavy equipment.
  • Repairs and maintains tires on all sizes of vehicle and rim type.
  • Repairs, maintains, and replaces alternators, starters, belts, hoses, hydraulic lines, differentials, axles, etc.
  • Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
  • Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
  • Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
  • May participate and train with First Responder Haz Mat team.

Qualifications

  • Two (2) year technical program in heavy equipment mechanics or a related field or 10 years related experience or training.
  • Valid State-issued Driver's license.
  • Diesel engine and equipment repair certificate.
  • Ability to read and understand English; must communicate well with others.
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment such as cranes, loaders, backhoes, and top picks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive mechanical knowledge in fleet service and repair industry preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand and walk;
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
  • Reach with hands and arms;
  • Talk or hear;
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds;
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must regularly work 12 hour shifts regularly with occasional extended shifts not to exceed 16 hours.

Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Immigration Status

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

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