Fleet Mechanic-Prince of Wales

AP&T is hiring a full‑time Fleet Mechanic at our Prince of Wales location. Our ideal candidate is a self‑starter who is highly motivated, flexible, detail‑oriented, and able to work with little to no supervision. They will possess excellent team and interpersonal skills and have a general understanding of welding, hydraulic systems, building construction, and maintenance. The role involves keeping all modes of transportation and motorized tools serviced and in well‑working condition, including highway vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers, ATVs, marine vessels, small engines, and power tools.

The fleet includes pickups, track hoes, class 3‑7 trucks, and trailers. Responsibilities also include welding, housekeeping, operating heavy equipment, and providing general support to assist crews with daily workloads. The position requires regular travel to service other properties as business needs dictate.

• High School or GED
• Previous mechanical maintenance experience, specifically working on vehicles and heavy equipment
• Previous heavy equipment operating experience
• Ability to operate track backhoes and other heavy equipment
• Personally equipped with own mechanic tools
• Stick and TIG welding experience; training and certificate preferred
• Valid Driver’s License, Alaska CDL, Medical Examiners Card, CPR, and First Aid Card
• Air Brake trained and qualified
• Ability to periodically travel to other properties and meetings as required
• Familiarity with hydraulic and electrical systems and ability to read and understand schematics
• Computer skills and familiarity with computer‑based maintenance programs
• Minimum of 5 years combined experience
• Minimum of a Class B CDL, or the ability to obtain one
• CPR and First Aid must be obtained within 90 days of employment
• Must have passport or the ability to obtain one
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check

• Must be able to safely lift up to 70 lbs on a regular basis
• Must be able to work overhead and in a crouching manner
• Requires frequent walking, standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, speaking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, color vision, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, and reaching/working overhead
• Work may occur in loud environments requiring hearing protection
• Work may occur around rotating equipment
• Work is performed inside and outside in inherent industrial environments
• Wearing PPE is required; loose clothing must be avoided
• Must have the ability to travel regularly to service other properties
• Must have the ability to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment checks and drug testing; may be subject to random testing without notice

The pay range for this position is $38.00‑$45.50 per hour, DOE.

AP&T offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, a $5,000 annual medical travel reimbursement, up to $125 annual medivac insurance reimbursement, employee stock ownership options, and $200 in company logowear. AP&T is a small non‑union, employee‑owned utility serving over 40 communities and villages.

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