Mechanic in Anchorage, Alaska at Tracy's Trucking

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. You will perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires.This role requires a strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair techniques to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our fleet. You will work on various equipment, including tractor-trailers, and be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services on commercial vehicles
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical and electrical problems.
• Maintain accurate records of all repairs and services performed.
• Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
• Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Advanced knowledge of a vehicle, its electrical system and the mechanisms of a diesel engine
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
• Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
• Comfortable using mechanical and electrical power tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of diesel engine diagnostic software
• Effective collaboration and communication skills