LIGHT DUTY MECHANIC (Equipment Technician) - Range 17 / IBEW-T

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-T), Local 1547 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance & Operations
HOURS OF WORK: 4/10s, Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; schedule may change as business requires.
LOCATION: 4551 Fairbanks Street

Example of Duties

The duties of the Equipment Technician are inspecting, adjusting, diagnosing, maintaining, initiates parts requisition and repairing heavy equipment, hybrid (high voltage) and standard light duty vehicles. This position requires welding, fabricating and mounting skills. Knowledge, ability and skills to utilize the standard and complex diagnostic tools of the trade. Perform preventive maintenance services, department of transportation brake inspection and all phases of tires maintenance. Perform complete 'shakedowns' on the chassis along with any and all attached components to facilitate seasonal re-builds. Performs I/M emissions tests as appropriate. Performs mechanical duties requiring the operation and use of a wide variety of hand and power-driven tools and equipment. Ensures the quality and expediency of all work performed. Utilizes the equipment maintenance management software to document work performed. Must provide own standard tools of the trade. Maintain a safe, clean, and harmonious work environment. Perform other required duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program, and four (4) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
 
OR
 
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and five (5) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

Must possess and/or obtain:

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory DMV driving record at time of hire.