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Job Description
Are you excited about being a key player in maintaining our essential diesel-powered equipment in the beautiful landscapes of Alaska? Join Alaska Village Electric Cooperative as a Full-Time Maintenance Tech - Diesel Mechanic . This onsite role involves hands-on work with various equipment to ensure reliable electricity delivery to remote Alaskan communities.
44 per hour and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Retirement Pension Plan (Employer-paid), Life Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and more. Apply now to advance your maintenance career!
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) serves 59 communities across Alaska, managing 46 small, isolated grids powered by diesel, wind, and solar energy, serving 11,513 meters over 515 miles of distribution line.
As a Maintenance Tech - Diesel Mechanic, your tasks will include inspecting, servicing, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered equipment. You will work closely with team members, follow safety protocols, and keep accurate maintenance records. The role requires working 10-hour days, 6 days a week, to support critical equipment in remote locations. Ideal candidates will have technical skills in construction, electrical systems, and maintenance, with experience in diesel systems or similar fields. You should be adaptable to remote working environments, self-motivated, responsible, and committed to safety. Proficiency with tools and maintenance software is required. Join us and contribute to powering rural Alaska communities.
Technical proficiency in construction, electrical systems, and maintenance
Experience with diesel systems or related technical fields
Ability to adapt to remote environments
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace.