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:

Operates, repairs, and maintains heavy power construction equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, shovels, trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, scrapers, or motor graders.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating equipment to maintain roadways and firebreaks by excavating, moving, and grading earth.
• Erects structural and reinforcing steel.
• Pours concrete or other road paving and construction materials.
• Performs loading, unloading, and lifting operations using heavy equipment.
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in directing and accomplishing range maintenance.
• Assists in the movement of range assets in support of mission operations.
• When performing work, responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the activity, including the wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.
• Must successfully complete all assigned training and ensure its entry into their training jacket, to include but not limited to monthly CTTR training assigned in SharePoint, government assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned.
• Will accurately document work performed in the IEMS
• May be required to travel up to 50 % in performance of work, government Joint Travel Regulations are applicable to all travel.
• Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements.
• Mission support requires shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness and to ensure crew rest.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Consistently produces quality products and service.
• Completes all training within required timeline.
• Performs all work in a safe and secure manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five years’ experience in operating and maintaining heavy equipment
• Licensed or trained to operate applicable items of heavy equipment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL
• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer’s mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification. 
• Must have and maintain a valid state 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 and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• 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 PTO based on years of service
• 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.