Salary: $41.04 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-26-074
Department: Public Works
Division: Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose Service, Diagnose and Repair light and medium duty equipment, Perform Minor and Major repairs to include over hauling engines, drive trains, hydraulic systems and electrical systems. This position may supervise apprentice workers engaged in light duty vehicle and equipment repair work.
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.Daily inspections, fueling, check fluid levels, lighting, tires and startup and safety inspections of light duty vehicles;
Schedule and Perform routine preventive maintenance;
Perform minor and major repairs to include all aspects of repairs, electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, heating,hydraulic to light duty vehicles and equipment;
Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair on light duty vehicles and equipment;
Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools;
Welding and fabricate as needed; Perform minor body work on light duty vehicles and equipment;
Maintain records, work orders, purchase request, quotes, timesheets, daily and monthly reports;
Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required;
Travel to and work within North Slope Borough villages;
May be required to work non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays and weekends;
May be subject to 24 hour on-call status;
Operate vehicles to diagnose and ensure operating efficiency;
Clean and maintain equipment, tools and the general work area;
Support responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities and operations;
Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures;
Knowledge and understanding of basic shop safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds;
Must be able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch;
Must be able to work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions;
Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals;
Skill in operation of diagnostic equipment, troubleshooting and repair of light duty vehicles and 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;
Valid State of Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria;
Four years of work experience as an automotive mechanic or completion of the NSB Light Duty Mechanic Career Ladder;
Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800;
Required to obtain CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certifications.
Ability to obtain site-specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 265.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 273.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain site-specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.
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
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
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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?
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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
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How many years of experience as an automotive mechanic do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years less than 3 years
- 3 years less than 4 years
- 4 years less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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If you have at least four years of work experience as an automotive mechanic, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
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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 (Todd Sears) for this position?
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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
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Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Scott Danner or Immediate Supervisor Todd Sears of this position?
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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
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