Diesel Mechanic

5610 W Marginal Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic. Have you been working on diesel engines for the last few years and are ready for a new challenge? We are looking for a heavy equipment diesel mechanic who wants job stability and great benefits in a career that will lead them to retirement. This is a safety sensitive position.

• Diagnose & repair company equipment using specialized tools and meters as well as hand & power tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure reliability of equipment. Foresee problems and make corrections before they happen. Make sound decisions in stressful situations quickly and accurately. Spot errors and make corrections in the equipment repair process.
• Observe, listen and operate mechanical devices (both in and out of operations) to locate causes of trouble or signs of failure. Read company maintenance records on computer to determine correct repair procedures and other types of related information.
• Install new systems either as designed or as changed by the company. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts. Make all equipment modifications on a level consistent with an experienced journey level mechanic.
• Start and drive repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications and to test performance. Operate equipment as required.
• Adjust, repair and/or replace parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes and other equipment.
• Adjust or repair hydraulic systems and components.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled work to support barge and fleet needs.
• Record daily repairs in M&R maintenance software.
• Perform field and roads repairs as required.
• Communicate in writing (email) or verbally over the phone with individuals in remote sites who are attempting to repair equipment.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the relationship between PM activities and lowest cost fleet maintenance/operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Alaska twice a year as required for varied lengths of time.
• Work with Shop Lead and Department Manager in maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, materials, and tooling. Work with Purchasing Department in requisitioning items in the absence of Shop Lead and/or Department Manager.
• Learn and properly use the manufacturer’s service software with electronic equipment.
• Own basic hand tools common to the trade and be willing and able to acquire additional tooling as the position requires. Properly use and maintain company supplied tooling.
• Comply with all company safety polices, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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, physical demands and work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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, physical demands and work environment.

• Experience and considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various types of heavy equipment, lift trucks, tractors, hostlers and other driven equipment and tools.
• AA certificate from college or vocational/technical school in Diesel Technology is preferred.

Pay rate is dependent on experience

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