Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III)

Job Description

Position Responsibilities
:

Inspects,
services
and repairs light vehicles
,
snowmobiles
and equipment according to schedule.

Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to
identify
and correct equipment faults.

Maintains detailed and
accurate
records on inspections completed and work performed.

Operates shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses and wheel alignment equipment.

Performs preventative maintenance,
repairs
and service.

Operates recovery vehicle and performs recovery functions, sometimes outdoors in extreme environmental conditions.

Performs quality work
in a timely manner
and accurately records that work
.

Complies with
all Environmental Safety and Health and Quality Assurance requirements and goals
.

Responsible for
maintaining
a clean and safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority.

May
work days
, nights, or swing shifts depending on operational needs.

Performs other duties as
required
.

Required
Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or
GED

Technician Level I:

A minimum of two years' experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.

Technician Level II:

A minimum of
four
years' experience in vehicle maintenance and repair
required
; or
three
years' experience with maintenance and repair in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a light vehicle technician
I
.

Technician Level III:

A
minimu
m of seven
years' experience in vehicle maintenance and repair

Expected
Skills and Competencies:

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
.

Must be able to pass an oral examination consisting of 10+ questions
pertaining to
mechanical systems, electrical and computer systems, as well as other
facets
of equipment repair
(only
required
for Level 3)

Preferred
:

A minimum of one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica highly preferred.

Two years training at a technical school

Car dealership experience on a broad range of vehicles, specifically Ford

Previous
experience with remote polar operations

ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must
participate
in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety
objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and
maintain
facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is
required
for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.