About Us

Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others.

Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.

Learn more at spanalaska.com.

About the Role

The Mechanic’s primary functions are to provide service technician duties and general mechanic duties for all Span Alaska Transportation and Midnight Sun Transportation trucks, as well as other company heavy machinery.

What you’ll do:

• Check and report oil levels, adjust as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, check/replace batteries, lube trucks/machinery, and check and repair system components.
• Check tire pressures for proper inflation.
• Inspect, refill, and change fluids as necessary.
• Replace malfunctioning components, parts, or other mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Disassemble & reassemble mechanisms of machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and any other part of trucks/machinery.
• Generate work orders and complete service requests.
• Ability to properly preform DOT inspections.
• Ensure workstation is clean and presentable.
• Complete vehicle/machinery daily, weekly, monthly inspections, and follow all inspection checklists and inspection procedures.
• Report when PMs are due to mechanic supervisor.
• Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions/check work performed.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Communication skills are necessary as the position interacts with drivers and warehouse associates as well as reporting to mechanic. Contact may be via telephone, email or face-to-face.
• Solid communication skills. 
• Must exercise good judgment, focus and decision-making. 
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize in order to meet deadlines. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to deal with difficult and diverse people and remain calm. 
• Ability to work in a self-supervised or team environment. 
• Ability to follow all Span policies and procedures at all times, including safety. 

And these qualifications:

• High school education or GED required.
• One to two years of general diesel mechanic experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position
• Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Certificate in Air Brake Systems.

Extra credit if you have:

• Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License. 
• Transportation or freight experience.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend and lift, which may require grasping, handling, reaching, fingering, feeling/touching and repetitive motions of the hands.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in a fast-paced environment. The majority of work is performed outside in all weather conditions.

At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

The hourly range for this position in Washington is $29.23 - $35.10. The hourly rate will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Span Alaska Transportation offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a wide variety of other benefits to employees and their families. These benefits options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, as well as more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Span offers contribution opportunities to your 401K or Roth accounts with employer matching along with 8 paid holidays a year and tiered paid time off benefits. 

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