Bus Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic in Alaska


Compensation: Salary based on experience ($35+ P/H)
Employment type: full-time

Job titles: Lead mechanic and Diesel Tech ($30+ P/H)

Juneau Tours (www.juneautours.com), a privately-owned tour company in Juneau Alaska, seeks an experienced Lead Diesel Mechanic and a Diesel Tech to maintain our fleet of tour buses, employee commuter vehicles and service equipment (semi trucks, fuel trucks and other heavy equipment)

The ideal candidates will have experience maintaining and repairing Thomas built buses passenger vans and airport shuttles.

Essential Diesel Mechanic Functions:

Duties include preventative maintenance inspections and repairs, air and hydraulic brake repairs, drive-line, steering & suspension, electrical troubleshooting, air system maintenance and repair, PA systems, light bodywork and other duties as assigned. In addition, the Diesel Mechanic may be asked to assist our Marine Mechanic in servicing our marine vessels.

Requirements:

-23 years of age or older
-Able to read codes and instructions on the computer
-Able to document repairs
-Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one
-5 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including: PM's, tire & wheel, air & hydraulic brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical
-Prefer certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC &/or EPA
-Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays and on-call rotations for roadside assistance
-Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry the same for short distances and up and down stairs and steep inclines. Ability to sit in awkward positions for long periods, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over various equipment.