DeLong Mountain Logistics (DML) is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join our team supporting operations at the Red Dog Mine, a world-class zinc mine located 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Alaska.
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About DeLong Mountain Logistics
DeLong Mountain Logistics provides logistics services for Red Dog Mine, including hauling ore concentrates, transporting freight, and fuel transport operations. DML is a partnership between NANA Regional Corporation and Lynden Logistics.
What's In It for You
- Schedule: Choose from two rotational schedules: 2 weeks on-site and 2 weeks at home, or 3 weeks on-site and 3 weeks at home.
- Overtime: Work 11½ hours per day, 7 days a week during your rotation, with overtime after 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week.
- Remote Site: Room, board, and an on-site gym are provided at no cost while on location.
- Bonus: Quarterly discretionary bonus plus an annual service bonus starting the second year.
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans as low as $55 per month.
- Family Healthcare: Cover your entire family with medical, dental, and vision for $175 per month.
- Healthcare Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6% contributed, plus an additional annual retirement contribution.
- Additional Benefits: Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Long-Term Disability Coverage at no cost to you.
- Career Development: Annual wage reviews with opportunities for advancement through internal promotions.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,500 per year.
What You'll Do
As a Mechanic, you'll repair and maintain heavy industrial trucks, trailers, machinery, and mechanical equipment supporting operations at this remote Alaska site.
In this role, you will:
- Repair and maintain heavy industrial trucks and trailers, machinery, and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and equipment.
- Ensure equipment and safety devices are in good operating condition and make adjustments as needed, including checking for loose bolts, structural cracks, and worn components.
- Repair or replace protective guards and other safety features as needed.
- Comply with all company safety policies and Fit for Work requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Operate company vehicles and equipment in a safe and professional manner.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and inspect used parts to determine whether they need to be replaced or can be reused.
- Repair or replace defective parts and lubricate and clean components.
- Perform vehicle inspections, oil and filter changes, and brake adjustments.
- Grease components; check and repair lights and other electrical components; and check and repair hydraulic systems, including making and replacing hydraulic hoses as needed.
- Start and drive repaired equipment to verify vehicle performance, conformance to specifications, and successful repairs.
- Complete job work orders using the equipment maintenance system, including recording materials used, work performed, and maintenance system codes.
- Perform diagnostics using computers and software.
- Assist with periodic inventory and equipment counts.
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Five years of experience repairing and maintaining Class 8 tractors and trailers, or an equivalent combination of diesel training/schooling and on-the-job experience.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.
- Experience with Cummins, Detroit, and/or Caterpillar engine maintenance and repair.
- Five years of experience and/or training troubleshooting and repairing heavy-duty air brake systems.
- Experience adjusting and troubleshooting Eaton transmissions and clutch adjustments.
- Able to read electrical and mechanical schematics, repair manuals, and job orders.
- Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Able to travel by plane and bus to remote camps.
- Due to the location and nature of the work, candidates must possess a very strong safety culture.
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations
- Must meet Department of Transportation requirements and possess a valid driver's license.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a brake certificate.
Preferred Qualification
- Commercial Drivers License with Class A Air, Doubles, and Tanker endorsements is preferred.
Additional Information
- Successful background check and drug test are required for employment.
- Hiring preference is given to (1) NANA shareholders and (2) spouses or descendants of NANA shareholders.
- Candidates must have an acceptable past employment history and reference.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DeLong Mountain Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on a protected status.