Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

1048 E Whitney Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals like you to join our team! We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be!

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Mechanic in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a Full Time position which offers family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.

Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid time

Paid Holidays – 8 paid holidays a year in addition to PTO

Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.

401(k) – with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay at no cost to you.

Long term disability – we pay at no cost to you.

Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

SUMMARY:

Provides maintenance on heavy-duty equipment such as tractors, trailers and freight moving equipment and product transfer systems in the shop and using a mobile service truck.

Mechanic I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform general preventative maintenance. This includes fluid changes, greasing equipment and minor component changes. Shop cleanliness and safe work practices are essential. This is an entry level position and on-the-job training will be provided. However, formal education is encouraged. Mechanic will need to learn a basic skill in our M&R software.

Mechanic II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All the responsibilities of a Mechanic I. Ability to perform FHWA inspections. The ability to assist with more major component swaps like hydraulic pump, engines and transmissions. Basic welding skills. Electrical, hydraulic, engine, A/C and emissions system diagnostics and repairs diagnostic skills required. This position requires at least 1-year Mechanical experience.

Mechanic III

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All the responsibilities of a Mechanic I-II. Has a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements. Ability to perform major component changes alone if needed. Can work independently as well as take lead on projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess mechanical inclination and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; employee customarily works at least 40 hours/week on a planned continuous basis. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in working on heavy duty equipment. Must have knowledge on general preventative maintenance for tractors and trailers and basic experience with a welder in both MIG and stick processes. The ability to troubleshoot complex electric over hydraulic systems and the ability to read and understand both electrical and hydraulic schematics is preferred. Experience in the transportation industry is preferred.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as bills of ladings, tariffs, delivery receipts, military documents, procedure…