Mechanic

Live the dream and show off your skills in beautiful Alaska this summer! We are looking for a full-time seasonal mechanic in our Anchorage division for 2026. Enjoy the beauty of the Alaskan Interior while working this summer for an Alaska-owned company who have been in operating in the state for 20+ years.

We offer the following:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Referral program Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Housing assistance

General Function:

Perform scheduled services and repairs to equipment including; motor coaches, vans, service trucks, and shop tools and equipment during the summer operating season.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience or formal education/training in maintaining and repairing diesel engines, air brakes, chassis, and electrical on heavy equipment and (preferably) motor coaches. Applicants must provide and use their own basic hand tools.
• Candidates must be willing to submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and just cause drug & alcohol testing.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a good, safe driving record (no more than one moving violation or "at fault" accident in the last three years). DUI, DWI, negligent or reckless driving convictions automatically disqualify the applicant. Successful applicants will be asked to provide a current (no older than 30 days) copy of his/her Motor Vehicle Record.
• Able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs. Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, see, talk and hear. Frequently they will need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Employees must be able to work in harsh weather conditions for long hours on a variable schedule.

Duties /

Responsibilities:

• Through training and leadership, gain understanding of systems and maintenance needs for all vehicles in fleet, in order to facilitate safety of passengers, and high levels of operation for the equipment.
• Routine duties will include, but are not limited to changing oils, fluids and filters, conducting lube jobs and minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tires, repairing leaks, etc.
• Work with Shop Foreman to establish a routine system to identify mechanical defects in equipment and implement repairs as needed.

Prioritize and perform year-round maintenance and repairs to include diesel engine repair, air brakes, air suspension, chassis, electrical systems, transmissions, air conditioning systems, body repairs, etc. Review the daily vehicle reports submitted by drivers; troubleshoot and repair any issues that arise in day to day operation. Work with drivers in gaining understanding of general systems of all equipment, so that they may facilitate safety and achieve high levels of operation for the equipment that they operate. Gain understanding of Federal and State DOT regulations and integrate routine compliance into all aspects of work. Complete all related paperwork in a professional, accurate, consistent and timely manner. Maintain open, clear and positive communication regarding all aspects of vehicle maintenance and safety with Shop Foreman, Operations team, and drivers. Work with management to quickly assess situations and work with operations team to relay information via proper channels in the event of circumstances out of the norm (tour deviations, passenger incidents or injuries, etc…). Pay /

Benefits:

• Starting wage negotiable based on experience/talent. Overtime pay during summer season.
• 401K retirement, health insurance w/ dental & vision, paid vacation leave, and $150 per/month tool allowance available for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week.

Resumes can be submitted directly using the contact info below to Matt Ernst, VP of Fleet Operations, or on our website: www.alaskacoachtours.com Ph) 907.523.1905 Fax) 907.463.5500 matt@alaskacoachtours.com