Job Opening

Job Title Journeyman Oiler
Employer Matson Navigation Co.
Job Location Anchorage
Wage & Benefits $45.75/hr. & benefits
Job Details Summary: The overall purpose and objective of this position is to perform a full range of powered and non-powered equipment inspection, troubleshoot, repair/replacement and service of tractors, dollies, and chassis, as needed in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

 Job Duties:

  • Comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations along with FMCSR job specific requirements.
  • Inspect shop powered or non-powered equipment for safe working order before use or post repairs.
  • Regularly maintain, inspect prior to and post use of safety equipment for personal protection.
  • Attend and pass training for OSHA, Company, & job specific requirements such as but not limited to fall prevention training, Lock-Out and Tag-Out (LOTO), Hazardous materials, eye wash, fire extinguisher, etc.
  • Perform maintenance on wheeled commercial trailer chassis, industrial equipment, automotive engines, special purpose, and material handling equipment. Examples include but are not limited to heavy and light forklifts, snow removal equipment, truck tractors (yard and over the highway), pick-ups, straight trucks, trailers, special purpose yard repair vehicles and general ground support equipment.
  • Conduct some mechanical repair work and electrical system component repair/replacement as needed.
  • Perform similar work on light and medium duty special purpose equipment and general-purpose equipment, e.g., forklift trucks, warehouse tractors, snow removal equipment, all-terrain vehicles, jacks, pumps, weed eaters, snow blowers, chain saws, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and equipment. Much of this equipment has utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems requiring service and inspection.
  • Coordinate with mechanics and technical personnel from manufacturing to determine repair required, troubleshoot cause, and determine the appropriate corrective action.
  • Prepare maintenance work-order reports, record parts utilized or needed for order and assist in maintaining a technical library inclusive of researching technical information. .
  • Perform tire repair, break down, plugging, patching, buffing, balancing, mounting, and dismounting.
  • Refuel, lubricate, and perform service on all types of equipment, tractors, forklifts, generators, chassis, dollies, and other power equipment, as needed or directed.
  • Pre-trip equipment, wash and clean, as needed or directed.
  • Work is performed with only general supervision. Perform other duties as assigned by the Oiler Foreman & Mechanic General/Shift Foreman.

Job Requirements:

  • Must have and maintain a valid Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Must possess a CDL with Air Brake, double, HazMat endorsements and have current DOT Physical.
  • Must be able to meet and maintain 49 CFR, Part 362.25 Vehicle Brake Inspector qualifications.
  • Must be able to meet and maintain 49 CFR, Part 396.19 Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector qualifications.
  • Must be Forklift, Top Pick, Swapper and Tire Bay certified within 90 days and maintain those qualifications.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
  • Ability to work all shifts and any weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
  • Must become a union member if hired.

A complete job description is available in the Anchorage dispatch office. Applicants must be registered with the Union, have a current dues receipt and a current resume on file that reflects experience required by the employer, to be referred by the Union.