Transportation Auto Mechanic - DEERMOUNT ST KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States

Description · Job Summary · Performs general automotive, truck, and equipment maintenance and repair to keep the vehicles and mechanical equipment in good condition for all KIC departments. Coordinates work orders for servicing vehicles and equipment and submits billing to the ap ...

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Performs general automotive, truck, and equipment maintenance and repair to keep the vehicles and mechanical equipment in good condition for all KIC departments. Coordinates work orders for servicing vehicles and equipment and submits billing to the appropriate department. May be responsible for coordinating workforce development and an apprenticeship program, which would involve overseeing apprentice positions. Maintaining a safe working environment by reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor upon discovery. Also responsible for complying with federal and state laws and regulations regarding the protection of the health and safety of employees and ensuring safety measures comply in the workshop.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and repair on automobiles, light and heavy trucks, backhoes, loaders, and other automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Performs lubrication and other routine service work.
• Performs tire repair, balancing, and change-out services.
• Assists in troubleshooting, overhaul, and significant repair activities.
• Performs general maintenance work on the tools, equipment, and garage facilities as required to maintain a safe and efficient garage operation.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Responds after hours and on weekends as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine operation principles and mechanical repair methods as applicable to automobiles, light and heavy trucks, and construction equipment. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions standard for municipal maintenance and repair activities;
• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance;
• Skill in operation and care of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public;
• Preference is given to applicants with certified auto mechanics and/or apprenticeship experience.

KIC Competencies

Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along a continuum.

Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition. 

Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing

Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.

Working Conditions

The physical requirements described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The work environment is moderately noisy.

Conditions of Hire

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license or capable of obtaining one, as well as be insurable by KIC's company insurance.
• KIC is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employees must adhere to KIC drug and alcohol policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Employees must pass a pre-employment and subsequent random and/or for cause drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• KIC has several positions that must comply with the P.L Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (ICPA); all employment offers in the "covered" classification are conditional until KIC has received a Federal criminal background check verifying eligibility to work in these programs.

This Job Description describes the essential duties and qualifications.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the job duties, responsibilities, or qualifications; management has the exclusive right to alter or add to this job description at any time without notice.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus some training in mechanics, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years' experience as an auto/truck mechanic.
• A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may substitute for experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Proof of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience in community clinic preferred and a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork.