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Job Description Journeyman Mechanic Company: COLASKA Job Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, USA Type of Contract: Seasonal Posting Start Date: 5/5/26 QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc.,

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Job Description

Journeyman Mechanic

Company: COLASKA

Job Location: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, USA

Type of Contract: Seasonal

Posting Start Date: 5/5/26

QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, QAP constructs roads, airports, and major infrastructure projects. QAP also has a team that specializes in logistics and self-sufficiency that is designed to complete projects in remote areas of Alaska. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance and repairs of heavy equipment along with medium duty and light duty vehicles at project sites throughout Alaska minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment is properly maintained. The ability to work independently with limited supervision will be necessary. This position will report directly to the lead mechanic or Project Superintendent. This position may require travel to remote sites as needed while supporting other QAP projects.

Responsibilities

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→Troubleshooting and repairing equipment, including Sandvik and john henry drills.
→Maintenance and servicing of equipment
→Coordination of maintenance and repairs of equipment with Shop Foreman
→Keeping repair and maintenance records in accordance with the Shop Foreman and Safety Department’s direction
→Inspecting equipment and tracking equipment repair needs; communicating recommendations on shop repairs to the Shop Foreman
→Assisting with procuring, receiving, and inventorying shop supplies and parts under the direction of the shop foreman
→Working with and training apprentice mechanics and service oilers
→Support organization and maintenance of the shop facilities including organization and compliance with Colas 6S goals along with associated facilities and support infrastructure
→Promoting safety and regulatory compliances while performing job responsibilities
→Maintenance of CDL with hazmat endorsement
→Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays. Typical weekly work hours can meet or exceed 60 hours.
→Other duties as assigned

This position will report directly to the lead mechanic or Project Superintendent. This position may require travel to remote sites as needed while supporting other QAP projects.

College/University/Trade School or equal experience in relevant field preferred
Professional certifications as appliable to show experience.

Requirements

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Ability to stand/work on feet for extended periods, walk on uneven terrain, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see, and hear with frequent exposure to loud noise. Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
Occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or greater.
Required to pass pre-employment drug screening as well as a PAT (physical Ability Test) prior to starting work.
Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Must have own tools.

Previous experience in road construction and/or a shop setting preferred to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
CPR and 1st Aid Certification preferred.
Temporary housing is available dependent on project location.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
complete any part of the application process
access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.