Diesel Equipment Mechanic

See yourself at Odyssey.

Join the team as our new Equipment Mechanic!

Who We Are & Why We're Hiring

Odyssey Alaska, a division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation ("Odyssey"), is your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company, providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and freight forwarding, trucking, project logistics and warehousing-distribution services. Our diverse customer base ships a wide variety of products across a variety of modes. AFF operates food grade facilities (FSMA compliant and AIB approved) in dry, hazmat and 100% true temperature protected settings to fit your shipping requirements.

Based in Vibrant Fairbanks, AK, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We're actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

About the Job:

The position of Diesel Equipment Mechanic will have primary responsibility of performing journeyman level duties in the maintenance and repair of gas, diesel, and propane engines and other mechanical equipment primarily used in the facility. You will mainly be diagnosing and repairing, diesel truck/tractors, flat bed trailers, and reefers.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Shift hours 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday work and/or overtime may be required during seasonal peak time

In This Role, You Will:

• Inspect diesel equipment to determine the extent of work or repair needed and provide the supervisor with the estimates of time required to make needed repairs.
• Repair and overhaul hydraulic, pneumatic, ignition, and electrical systems.
• Repair and overhaul transmissions, differentials, and related components.
• Perform mechanical duties requiring the operation and use of a variety of hand and power-driven tools and equipment.
• Ensures the quality and expediency of work performed.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the most required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining general diesel equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of welders and cutting torches.
• Familiar with electrical systems and diagnosis process for problems.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical assessment test (PAT) and/or functional capacity exam (FCE), drug screening, and background check.
• Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations in a professional fashion.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and other tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair vehicles and follow safety instructions and directions.
• Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools and inventory control.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written/documentation communication skills.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent active listening, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• CDL Class A License highly desirable, but not a must.
• Must have your own basic tools.

Location:

This is an in-office role based in Fairbanks, AK, USA

• 3501 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA