Power Generation Mechanic
North Slope Borough, AK
4 days ago
Posted date4 days ago
N/A
Minimum levelN/A
ProductionJob category
ProductionSalary: $43.51 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-25-066
Department: Public Works
Division: Power Generation & Distribution
Opening Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing.
Repair and maintain Diesel Generators and associated equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs and services on generator and associated equipment.
Perform daily inspections, cleaning and fueling of equipment and follow preventative maintenance schedule and train operator's in the maintenance and repair.
Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air driven tools.
Fabricate metal and perform body repair, touch up and related work.
Acquire or requisition parts to make the necessary repairs.
Maintain records and prepare reports on equipment.
Travel to villages to perform repair duties as assigned.
Assist with safety inspections.
Attends safety meetings and training sessions as required.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill in effectively diagnosing and troubleshooting repairs on vehicles and equipment, and fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
Skill in the operation of diagnostic equipment.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
One year of mechanic classes in Mechanic Trade School and/or Two years of mechanical work experience;
Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within 90 days of hire.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
02
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
03
Which best describes your level of education?
04
How many years of mechanic classes in Mechanic Trade School do you have?
05
If you do have at least one year of mechanic classes in Mechanic Trade School, describe how you meet the qualification and list the trade school you attended, dates of enrollment, and attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
06
How many years of mechanical work experience do you have?
07
If you have at least two years of mechanical work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jack Haag) for this position?
09
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jack Haag) of this position?
11
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
Required Question
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-25-066
Department: Public Works
Division: Power Generation & Distribution
Opening Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing.
Repair and maintain Diesel Generators and associated equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance, repairs and services on generator and associated equipment.
Perform daily inspections, cleaning and fueling of equipment and follow preventative maintenance schedule and train operator's in the maintenance and repair.
Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments and a variety of hand, electric, and air driven tools.
Fabricate metal and perform body repair, touch up and related work.
Acquire or requisition parts to make the necessary repairs.
Maintain records and prepare reports on equipment.
Travel to villages to perform repair duties as assigned.
Assist with safety inspections.
Attends safety meetings and training sessions as required.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Skill in effectively diagnosing and troubleshooting repairs on vehicles and equipment, and fabricating and adapting parts and tools to specific repairs.
Skill in the operation of diagnostic equipment.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
One year of mechanic classes in Mechanic Trade School and/or Two years of mechanical work experience;
Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within 90 days of hire.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?
- Yes
- No
02
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
03
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
04
How many years of mechanic classes in Mechanic Trade School do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
05
If you do have at least one year of mechanic classes in Mechanic Trade School, describe how you meet the qualification and list the trade school you attended, dates of enrollment, and attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
06
How many years of mechanical work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
07
If you have at least two years of mechanical work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jack Haag) for this position?
- Yes
- No
09
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jack Haag) of this position?
- Yes
- No
11
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Power Generation Mechanic
North Slope Borough, AK
Caledonia
4 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Power Generation Mechanic