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Upstone Materials SERB | Mechanic-Southeast AK in Klawock, AK, United States
SERB | Mechanic-Southeast AK
Subsidiary:Colaska Inc.
Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visitwww.colaska.com.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, encouraging innovation, applying new technology, and improving vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.
Southeast Road Builders, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visitwww.colas.com.
Job Summary
Do you enjoy working in Southeast Alaska? We are seeking a Mechanic with a positive drive and team spirit! A dedication to hard work, accuracy, and safety are a top priority! The Mechanic will be accountable for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing all makes and models of new and used heavy equipment and vehicles. This position involves working in our shop and our job sites on Prince of Wales Island.
Main Responsibilities
Prepares and prioritizes their work: coordinates the operations with project requirements and in a timely manner, orders the parts and supplies required for maintenance.
Identifies breakdowns using suitable diagnostic tools and testing. Perform major repairs on dump trucks, mixer trucks, tractors, trailers, excavators, loaders, crushers, generators, etc, along with some electrical work.
Conduct annual DOT inspections on equipment and follow DOT guidelines to ensure compliance with regulations.
Basic welding skills.
Proficient in CAT ET, Volvo tech tool, JD Link, and Cummins insight
Basic computer knowledge required for upkeep of logs and daily reports with experience in Microsoft programs like excel and teams.
Education
College / University / Trade School or Equal experience in a relevant field.
Professional Certifications (if applicable) to demonstrate expertise.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand/work on feet for long periods, walk on uneven terrain, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see, and hear with frequent exposure to loud noise. Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
Occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or greater
Required to pass pre-employment drug screening as well as a PAT (Physical Ability Test) prior to starting work.
Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Must have own tools.
A valid Class B CDL with a clean driving record is required. We encourage candidates to pursue a Class A CDL and/or Hazmat endorsement after joining the company to broaden their capabilities and explore further opportunities.
Misc
Previous experience in road construction and/or a shop setting is preferred to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
CPR and First Aid Certification desired but not required, though an adherence to safety is important
Temporary housing available.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .