Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide.  

Scope of Work:

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools at MCAS Beaufort.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency. 
• The mechanic welds broken parts and structural members.
• Engages in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of related experience and/or formal vocational/technical training.
• Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may be substituted for the equivalent number of years of required experience. 
• Must possess the ability to work in a team or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice. 
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must have knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Physically fit to bend, stoop, and lift in awkward positions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  
• Duties will require frequent periods of bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level, and kneeling.  Occasionally require periods of crawling and climbing.  
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.).   
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.   
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.  
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test, criminal record check, and motor vehicle check. 

Benefits:

THTBC offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Hospital Indemnity Plan 
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Basic Life, & AD&D 
• Employee Paid Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, and AD&D for Dependents 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Accrued annual vacation based on years of service and accrual of up to 56 hours of sick leave annually.  
• 11 Paid holidays throughout the calendar year  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily.  The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request.  Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by case basis.