Bering Straits Technical Services, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder/Fabricator for Contract #
W912D0-18-008/
Ft. Wainwright, AK. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder/Fabricator analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as diesel motors and generators, dump trucks, backhoes, payloaders, graders, snow equipment, pumps, compressors, lifts, fuel dispensing systems, small engine, and commercial grade lawn equipment. This position will primarily conduct refuse container maintenance, weld/repair heavy equipment, and fabricate components/parts necessary for project completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are
not
intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects. Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools
Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
Welds broken parts and structural members
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
High school diploma
Shall have a current and valid State driver's license covering the type of vehicle or equipment being used
Must maintain current commercial driver’s license for the type of vehicle being operated
Minimum three years prior experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Basic Computer Skills
Familiar with all welding processes including stainless and aluminum
Familiar with carbon arc gouging (air arc)
Familiar with cutting using oxy/acetylene torches and plasma cutters
Able to read blueprints/drawings, take measurements ,plan layout fabrication procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference.
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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