Job Description
Looking to fill position immediately to help support Emergency Storm Repairs in Western Alaska. Knik Construction Co., Inc. is one of the largest and most geographically diverse civil and heavy construction companies in the state of Alaska. We work with DOT Agencies, FAA-regulated airports, boroughs, and privately owned contractors who trust us to ensure jobs run smoothly. An extensive fleet of equipment allows us to work anywhere in Alaska and beyond that is accessible by air, land, and sea on projects of all sizes. As the premier civil and heavy construction company in Alaska, we lead transportation construction and maintenance while producing almost all of our products. Applicant must be able to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Caterpillar equipment, asphalt paving equipment, and rock-crushing plants. This intermittent, seasonal position requires living on-site in remote project sites within Alaska. Davis Bacon wages apply where applicable. Responsibilities: Performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machineries and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. Consults with coworkers on various job sites Completes paperwork necessary for shop needs Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment Interacts and collaborates with Project Managers to ensure equipment issues are addressed Maintains a clean work area and overall shop Ensures compliance with company policy and procedures Ensures safe work conditions Performs additional assignments as required Work Requirements: Demonstrated decision-making skills Ability to work in a high-production environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Provides a high level of work quality Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines Valid driver's license required Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Federal law requires Knik Construction to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Knik Construction will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Details: Work Authorization Information Education, Training & Work Experience: Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school, or two-year related experience and training. Knowledge of parts books and parts ordering for heavy equipment. Thorough knowledge of heavy construction equipment. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to work in all weather conditions. The employee must frequently sit, climb, and use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or greater. Working Environment: While performing the job duties, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate. At Knik Construction Co., Inc., we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug free company and all applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Veterans, Women and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Additional Information: Position Start Date: 2025-11-03