Firefighter/Mechanic Trainee

To gain the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to Service, Diagnose and Repair light, medium and heavy duty fire equipment and apparatus. Perform Minor and Major repairs to include over hauling engines, drive train, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to emergencies and performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties. Demonstrates continuous improvement towards achieving the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Trainee performance objectives; Daily inspections, fueling, check fluid levels, lighting, tires and startup and safety inspections of equipment. Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance on all apparatus. Perform minor and major repairs to include all aspects of repairs, electrical, drive train, suspension, engine, heating, hydraulic to equipment; Troubleshoot and diagnose drivability problems and repair on equipment. Operate a variety of diagnostic tools and electrical, air and hand tools; Welding and fabricate as needed; Perform body work on equipment; Maintain records, work orders, purchase requests, quotes, timesheets, daily and monthly reports. Attend safety meetings and training sessions as required; Travel to and work within the North Slope Borough villages; May be required to work non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, holidays and weekends; May be subject to 24 hours on-call status; Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job; Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits. Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience, valid Alaska Driver's License meeting North Slope Borough insurance criteria, ability to obtain Alaska Firefighter I and Emergency Trauma Technician certification within two years, ability to obtain RCRA, HAZWOPER, Small Quantity Handler, and SPCC training within probationary period

Salary: $30.62 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-10-02