Yukon Equipment Inc.

 

 

Regular

 

 

Pay Range: $37 per hour                                           

 

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

 

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.  

 

What does Yukon Equipment Inc. do?

Yukon Equipment specializes in sales of new and used construction equipment, repairs, rentals, parts, and service. Find everything you need for backhoes, excavators, skid steers, wheel loaders, bulldozers, equipment trailers, forklifts, and tractors.

 

What can you expect?

As the Field Service Technician, you will work onsite in Anchorage, AK and will be responsible for performing on-site diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a high level of independence, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in remote and often challenging environments. You must be willing to travel to fly-in and marine-access locations as needed.

 

How will you do it?

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, heavy-duty trucks and semi-tractors, material spreaders, 6-wheel drive military-type vehicles, excavators, skid steers, high-pressure pumps, 25-ton or smaller bulldozers, graders, cranes, underbody blades, dump bodies, snow plows, crawler tractors and trailers, backhoes, trailers, street sweepers, aerial towers, and man lifts.
• Diagnose, service, and repair various systems found on pieces of heavy equipment, such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer-controlled automatic and 13-speed manual transmissions, propane-powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and make repairs.
• Service and repairs track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, and track adjusters. Hydraulic reversers, final drives, brake hands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Fabricate, modify, and install special equipment or replacement parts using welders, torches, sets, plasma cutters, and metal cutting saws.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches.
• Change filters and oil, lubricate vehicles and motor-driven equipment.
• Service, diagnose, repair, and maintain speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axle suspensions, both conventional steel and air springs.
• Tune gas and diesel engines, service valves, fuel filters, turbochargers, pressure check fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and replace parts; reassemble units in the following systems:
• Brakes: Repair or replace shoe pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, and heavy-duty air brakes.
• Cooling: Repair or replace radiators, hoses, thermostats, water pumps, fan drives, filters, air intercoolers, and oil coolers.
• Drive: Repair and replace drive shafts, differentials, axles, manuals, automatics, sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all-wheel drive steering axles, and final drives.
• Electrical: Repair or replace fuses, batteries, lights, warning devices and sensors, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring.  This includes 12 and 24-volt systems found on military equipment.
• Exhaust and Emissions Control: Replace DEF modules, injector, sensors, and heater units. manifolds, catalytic converters, SCR, and DPF mufflers. Turbochargers, standard exhaust systems.
• HVAC: Repair and replace heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses, and controls; recharge air conditioning systems.
• Hydraulic: Repair or replace pumps, hoses, valves, winches, and cylinders.
• Air: Repair or replace compressors, air dryers, brake valves, air tanks, and hoses.
• Steering and Suspension: System: Repair or replace tie rods, ball joints, gear boxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkage, kingpins, power steering, hoses, pumps, and air suspensions.
• Coupling Devices: Adjust, repair, inspect, and replace fifth wheel and pintle hitches.
• Overhaul and replace engines and rebuild components.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment, using fleet maintenance and management software.
• Prepare work orders and parts needed to complete the project.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and in good working conditions.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians in mechanical repair procedures. Perform road tests to evaluate vehicle performance and verify repair quality. Provide instruction and training in the proper methods and processes for equipment repair, inspection, and preventative maintenance.
• Perform inspections on a variety of heavy equipment in the field.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to evaluate data.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• In depth understanding of the basics of the repair and maintenance of both gas and diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in order to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations. 
• Ability to be a team player.
• Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company.  Ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to work by yourself with minimal supervision at various locations around Alaska.
• Ability, knowledge, and agility necessary to complete installations and/or repairs.
• Ability to use diagnostic scanners and electronic tools.
• Ability to maintain skills as technology advances.
• Ability to actively listen and provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers. 
• Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
• Ability to be detail oriented; superior organizational, follow-up, and records maintenance skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to learn and understand the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

 

Who is Yukon Equipment looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years’ experience working on heavy equipment required.
• Valid state driver’s license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Yukon Equipment Driving Policy.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational Technical and/or college degree in Industrial/Construction Equipment preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred. Must have a DOT physical.

 

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to the running of the equipment.  There is often limited exposure to chemical fumes generated by the equipment and some jobs require an employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions and/or hazardous work environments.

 

More Reasons you will love working with Yukon Equipment:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers.  We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com  

 

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Yukon Equipment Inc under the company tab.

 

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Yukon Equipment Inc?  Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com  

 

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

 

Join us and let’s get started!

 

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

 

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

 

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.