Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III) - Small Engine Field Support

Job Description

Position Responsibilities
:

Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of generators and small equipment, snowmobiles, and ATVs.  Performs rebuilds on engines, drive

trains or components

or equipment. Provides training for personnel on the safe use of the above equipment.

Performs on-site maintenance and repair to equipment in field, as

required
.

In field camps, works as Equipment Operator as

required
, including, but not limited

to:

grooming the

skiway

and loading/unloading

aircraft
.  Trains camp staff on proper equipment and vehicle usage. Contributes to field camp end of season report, as

required
. Required to perform a variety of tasks, such as shoveling, cargo organization and movement, and fueling

aircraft
,

vehicles

and buildings.

Maintains detailed records on all work performed and completes work orders.

Operates and

maintains

equipment

including

compressors, presses, air tools, electric power tools,

forklifts
, grooming equipment, etc.

Assists MEC Shop Foreman/Camp Manager with daily operations.  In field camps may

be required

to

assist

the heavy equipment technician with taskings.

Maintains a clean,

orderly

and safe work area.

Performs duties in support of metrics (as provided by the supervisor).

Supports the achievement of ASC metrics, whether they can be directly or indirectly, effected by job duties.

Complies with

all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.

Works to achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments.

Maintains workplace program and ensures safety is the highest priority in the

workplace
.

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 maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators is

required
.

Technician Level II:

A minimum of

four

years' experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators is

required
,

or three years' experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators with at least one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica.

Technician Level III:

A minimum of seven years' experience in maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline small engines and generators is

required
.

Preferred
:

T
raining at a technical school

Experience working on small engines and generators in Antarctica

Experience in snowmobile or ATV maintenance and repair and/or maintenance of tracked vehicles such as Tucker Sno-Cats and

Pisten

Bullys

Previous

cold weather

experience

Wilderness First Responder Certification

Experience with

diesel,

two and four stroke engines
;

maintaining

small engines

Experience with electrical power generation

Experience rebuilding engines

Experience rebuilding gear cases and drive trains

Able to read and understand wiring schematics

Able to teach end users how to use and field

maintain

equipment

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.