Mechanic

Salary : $71,116.50 - $97,246.50 Annually
Location : 602 W. Egan, Valdez, AK
Job Type: Hourly Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 26.07
Department: Public Works
Division: Street & Shop Department
Opening Date: 05/29/2026

The City of Valdez Public Works Department, Streets & Shop Division is hiring a Mechanic. This position, under general supervision, performs general and preventive maintenance and repairs of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, trucks and other equipment. This position also operates heavy equipment for the removal of snow a necessary.

This position is part of the City of Valdez drug testing program as set forth by the US Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance. Successful candidate will be required to proved a pre-employment UA/BA and consent to past employment drug screening verification.

Position is open until filled, review of applications is continual.

This is a fully benefited, full-time hourly position working 37.5 hours per week with probability of overtime.
The City of Valdez offers a substantial benefits package that includes:

• Relocation allowance
• Matching retirement plans
• Member of the State of Alaska PERS System
• Excellent low-cost family health insurance with low deductibles and co-pays - Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Hearing, Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Education assistance
• Personal leave time accrual
• Life Insurance
• 13.5 Paid Holidays annually
• Tool Allowance
• On-Call Pay

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, materials and frequent walking, kneeling, bending, standing and lifting. Employee may be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A High School Diploma or GED equivalent; four (4) years' automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and operation experience; must possess and maintain a valid Alaska CDL-A driver's license or the ability to obtain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains light, medium and heavy-duty equipment, emergency vehicles and marine equipment, with a specific emphasis on electronic diagnosis of multiple brands of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs specific vehicle repairs and preventative maintenance as needed, including oil and filter changes, hydraulic, mechanical, electronic systems, and engine repairs as necessary.
• Uses technical manuals and computer diagnostic equipment to facilitate light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicle repairs.
• Schedules preventive maintenance for equipment and city vehicles.
• Review status of vehicles and equipment; recommend equipment replacement and major repairs.
• Maintains training skills through participation in applicable education opportunities.
• Maintains maintenance records and logs of service preformed.
• Remains available on 24-hour emergency call as needed; operates heavy equipment and vehicles for the removal of snow as necessary.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations.
• Inventories and purchases parts, supplies and equipment replacements as necessary.
• Responsible for gathering info to aid with city bids and purchasing
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of:

• Computer diagnostic repair equipment and repair techniques for multiple brands of vehicles and equipment.
• Electronic communication systems.
• Gas and diesel engine operations.
• Electrical systems.
• Hydraulic systems
• Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in heavy equipment operations.
• Department and City policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Diagnosing and troubleshooting computer trouble codes on multiple brands of vehicles and equipment.
• Fabricating and adapting parts and tools for specific repairs.
• Reading technical manuals and specifications.
• Safe use of tools, materials and equipment used in vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple task and projects.
• Welding techniques and applications.

The City of Valdez offers an enticing benefits package that includes affordable health insurance, optional life insurance, matching retirement plans, retirement planning advisor, ample paid time off, and many other perks.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Currently monthly employee paid premium is approximately $132.00 per month for comprehensive family medical, RX, dental, vision, & hearing.
• Basic life insurance policy provided.
• Effective 1st day of month following 30 days of employment.

Medical

• Low deductible: $100 per person not to exceed $300 per family.
• $488 maximum out of pocket expense after deductible has been met.

Prescriptions

• Generic Co-Pay $5.
• Non-Generic Co-Pay $10.
• Up to a 90-day supply from either mail order or brick/mortar pharmacy.
• Extensive formulary.

Dental

• Deductible: $25 per person not to exceed $75 per family.
• Maximum annual benefit of $2500 per person.
  • Cleaning & exams pay at 100% with no deductible.
• Orthodontics for dependents up to age 19.
• Implants are covered not to exceed annual benefit maximums.

Vision

• No deductible.
• One exam per family member per year.
• Lenses each year covered at 90%.
• A year supply of contacts annually covered at 50%.
• Frames every other year covered at 90% not to exceed $200.
• Lasik coverage - $2000 lifetime benefit.

Hearing

• No Deductible.
• Exam is covered at 90%.
• Device is covered at 50%.

Optional life insurance

• Based on employee age and amount of coverage
• Spouse coverage available
• Coverage for children of $10,000 at $.56 per pay period for all children on plan.

RETIREMENT PLANS
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System

• 8% pre-tax contribution to PERS Tier IV Defined Contribution Plan.
  • 5% city match.
  • 5-year vesting schedule.

Optional deferred compensation plan & city matching 401(a)

• Pre-tax contribution into a 457 plan, not to exceed federal limitations (2025 is $23,500) - no waiting period to enroll.
• City will match not to exceed 6.2% for regular employees and 9.3% for executive staff into a 401(a) after 90 days of employment.

PAID TIME OFF

• New employees accrue 24 days per year for first 2 years of service.
• Hourly employees can accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime at the rate of 1.5 hours per hour worked.

HOLIDAYS

• The City recognizes 13.5 holidays per year
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Seward's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Alaska Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Friday following Thanksgiving
  • ½ Day on Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day