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    SERB | Mechanic - Southeast AK

     

    Company: SECON

     

    Country: USA

     

    Type of Contract: Seasonal

     

    Publication Date: Apr 14, 2025

     

    Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visitwww.colaska.com.

     

    The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

     

    Mechanic

     

    Do you enjoy working in Southeast Alaska? We are looking for a Mechanic with a positive drive and team spirit! A dedication to hard work, accuracy, and safety are a top priority! The position will be accountable for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing all makes and models of new and used heavy equipment and vehicles. This position involves working in our shop and our job sites on Prince of Wales Island (POW).

    Mechanic Responsibilities

    + Troubleshooting and repairing equipment

    + Coordination of maintenance and repairs of equipment with supervisor

    + Keeping repair and maintenance records per supervisor and Safety Department’s direction

    + Inspecting equipment and tracking equipment repair needs; communicating recommendations on shop repairs to supervisor.

    + Aiding with procuring, receiving, and inventorying shop supplies and parts under the direction of supervisor.

    + Working with and training apprentice mechanics and service oilers.

    + Support organization and maintenance of the shop facilities including organization and compliance with Colas 6S goals along with associated facilities and support infrastructure.

    + Promoting safety and regulatory compliances while performing job responsibilities.

    + Maintenance of CDL with hazmat endorsement.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    + This position will report directly to the lead mechanic or POW project manager. This position may require travel to remote sites as needed while supporting POW office managed projects.

    Education

    + College/University/Trade School or equal experience in relevant field preferred

    + Professional certifications as appliable to show experience.

    Physical Requirements

    + Ability to stand/work on feet for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see, and hear with frequent exposure to loud noise. Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.

    + Occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or greater.

    + Required to pass pre-employment drug screening as well as a PAT (physical Ability Test) prior to starting work.

    + Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

    + Must have own tools.

     

    Miscellaneous

     

    + Previous experience in road construction and/or a shop setting preferred to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

    + CPR and 1st Aid Certification preferred.

    + Temporary housing available.

     

    Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA\_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

     

    + to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying

    + complete any part of the application process

    + access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

     

    Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .

     

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