Generator Mechanic Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Bargaining Unit: Maintenance
Work Year: 12 months
Work Day: 10 hours per day/4 days per week
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: M-9, $30.67 to $35.06 per hour, DOE
Job Summary
The Senior Automotive Specialist Diesel Generator is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing motorized, diesel powered, and heavy equipment and vehicles for the Anchorage School District. Vehicle maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers paid leave and a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
2. A minimum of five years of experience within the last seven in the repair of heavy equipment, light vehicles, or related support equipment. Job history must reflect minimum requirements and evidence the ability to perform assigned tasks.
3. Experience performing preventative maintenance on diesel engines.
4. An Alaska class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement within 12 months of hire.
5. The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click here to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

 The following are preferred:

1. EPA 608 and 609 certifications.
2. Thermo King or Carrier Transicold Certification.
3. A valid Alaska class A commercial driver's license.
4. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) in either automotive or medium/heavy truck repair.

 Essential Job Functions

1. Interprets and diagnoses mechanical problems and defects in both motorized and non-motorized equipment.
2. Operates heavy equipment and makes use of other appropriate tools, methods, and materials to perform major overhaul of engines, transmissions transfer cases and differentials, tune-ups, electronic fuel management, brakes, and wheel bearings.
3. Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs mechanical problems on trucks, mowers, tractors, graders, sweepers, and other types of construction equipment.
4. Performs diagnostics and repairs electrical systems such as diesel fuel management systems, electronic transmissions, starting and charging systems, lighting systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and other electronics.
5. Performs preventive maintenance on emergency diesel generators and minor and major mechanical items such as repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, air brakes, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
6. Coordinates the shut-down and restart process of emergency generators with leadership at affected facilities.
7. Repairs small engines and power tools.
8. Rebuilds carburetors, fuel pumps, starters, alternators, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
9. Performs tire and brake repairs, service calls, and road tests of vehicles.
10. May be required to do body work, painting, metal straightening, and the repair or replacement of glass.
11. Performs both gas and electric welding and cutting required in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
12. Works shifts that are subject to change, at times without direct supervision.
13. Maintains records of parts and supplies and writes reports as required.
14. Performs vehicle retrieval and field service calls as needed.
15. Assists with maintenance of yard and shop.
16. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and works cooperatively within established maintenance and safety procedures.

Physical/Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical or mental disabilities. 
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional, clean, and organized environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings. 
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 
Anchorage School District employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, coworkers, and the public. Employees must also have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
The Anchorage School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.