Diesel Electric Mechanic Assistant
CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
WRANGELL MUNICIPAL LIGHT & POWER
DIESEL ELECTRIC MECHANIC ASSISTANT
The Wrangell Municipal Light and Power Department will accept applications for the position of Diesel Electric Mechanic Assistant through April 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. This is a permanent position with all City & Borough benefits and is part of the collective bargaining agreement.
The Diesel Electric Mechanic Assistant assists the Diesel Electric Mechanic with maintaining and operating standby electrical generation facility. When regular duties permit or circumstances require, assists the Line Department as a ground person or equipment operator. Occasionally works with other City departments, assisting in special projects. This position performs scheduled or routine maintenance on diesel engines, generators, electrical switchboards, compressors, control systems, pumps and other related equipment as directed by the Diesel Electric Mechanic and assists with operating generators during scheduled and emergency outages. This position also serves as the Meter Reader for the Light and Power Department, approximately one week of the month.
The position requires knowledge of diesel mechanics and operations, generator operation, voltage regulators, AC generation control and protection systems, and safety standards and the expertise needed to conform to them.
This is a full-time, hourly position with full benefits, paid at Grade 19 with a starting wage at $24.28 per hour. Employment is subject to a successful background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Applications and job descriptions may be obtained and returned to Aleisha Mollen at City Hall, 205 Brueger Street (P.O. Box 531), Wrangell, AK 99929 or via email at amollen@wrangell.com.
The City and Borough of Wrangell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Lisa Von Bargen
Borough Manager
KSTK announce from April 15-29, 2020
Sentinel publish April 23, 2020
