Diesel Technician

Responsibilities:

• Routinely, performs preventative maintenance and safety inspections
• Proficient in the diagnoses and repair electrical systems, refrigeration systems, pneumatic systems, brakes and drive trains.
• Plans, coaches and facilitates skill development of technicians through task assignment and work planning.
• Monitors shop work quality and coach technicians when needed.
• Cleans and maintains maintenance facilities and areas according to established Company standards.
• Applies federal, state, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures to all tasks.
• Maintains maintenance records in the appropriate logs.
• Performs maintenance duties required by departmental supervision.

Requirements:

• This job normally requires a level of experience and knowledge in motor coach maintenance equivalent to that which would be acquired through the completion of an Associate’s degree or some college or completion of technical training or certification and two years’ experience. Directly related work experience which demonstrates technical knowledge may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• CFC and brake inspector certification is required. 
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees, seasonal and fulltime.  Effective as a mentor and trainer in shop.
• Current Alaska Driver’s license with Commercial Driver's License endorsement required. (May be obtained through Company training course). Suitable driving record required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will become a part of the random drug test pool.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in the use of computer business applications, with working knowledge of computerized maintenance inventory and laptop diagnostics.
• Ability to prioritize work, establish and meet deadlines, maintain an attention to accuracy and details while working in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written to employees and management.
• Proficiency in reading electric and pneumatic schematics, maintenance literature, and parts diagrams.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, maintains an attention to accuracy and detail, while working in a team or group environment. 

Benefits:

• Competitive wages DOE
• Cruise and Travel Privileges for you and your family__​
• Health Benefits on Day 1
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• All full-time mechanics receive an annual tool bonus of $1,500 (Pre-Tax).
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Paid Industry Specific Training.
• Company provided uniforms.

Notes: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, climb and work in elevated areas 20 feet off the ground, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to use a computer to research and enter information, and to keep accurate logs of work performed.
• The employee will frequently lift and or move up to 60 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; vehicle fuels and fluids, refrigerant, and maintenance cleaning solutions.
• The work is performed in a typical maintenance shop environment during company established work hours and workdays. 
• The shift schedule may vary. Weekend, holiday and overtime work may be required according to business needs.

Our Culture…Stronger Together:  

Our highest responsibility, and therefore our top priorities, are always compliance; environmental protection; and the health, safety, and well-being of our guests, the people in places we visit, and our Carnival family, both shoreside, and shipboard. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/.  

Holland America Line and Princess are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.