Mechanic

About the role

Join our team at Golden Valley Electric Association as a full-time Mechanic in Fairbanks, Alaska. In this role, you will help maintain and repair a wide range of fleet and utility equipment critical to supporting GVEA's operations and service reliability.

Responsibilities

• Apply your troubleshooting and repair skills while working on light- and heavy-duty vehicles, utility equipment, and specialized machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Support equipment reliability while working alongside a skilled team in a safety-focused environment.
• Maintain an organized and efficient shop, ensuring equipment and tools are properly maintained and ready to support daily operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training in vehicle and equipment maintenance required.
• Valid Alaska Class A Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent driving record required; current driving record must be submitted with employment application.
• Three years of experience inspecting and performing maintenance on utility and fleet vehicles.
• Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of boom and bucket trucks, requiring dielectric testing preferred.
• Experience in fabrication and welding preferred.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Mechanic at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude and experience in maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, or utility equipment. Successful candidates will demonstrate troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be dependable, team-oriented, and able to work independently while managing multiple maintenance priorities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operations and maintenance personnel are essential. Candidates must be able to safely operate shop equipment and tools while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. A commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement is critical for success in this role.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Golden Valley Electric Association offers a competitive hourly wage of $58.42 per hour per IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement. You will also enjoy excellent benefits, including Retirement/401K, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Leave, Flexible Spending, and Wellness Benefits.

Pay

A competitive hourly wage of $58.42 per hour per IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Schedule

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability of equipment that supports our communities across Interior Alaska.