Maintenance Technician – Diesel Mechanic

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician – Diesel Mechanic role is onsite in Anchorage, AK, with field operations in remote Alaskan locations. Compensation starts at $32.42 per hour. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative serves 59 communities across Alaska and works to provide reliable electricity to remote communities. The role maintains critical diesel-powered equipment through inspections, routine servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs. This work supports reliable electricity generation and distribution across rural Alaska, in coordination with team members and safety protocols.

What you'll do

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel-powered equipment
• collaborate with team members to prioritize tasks
• follow safety protocols
• maintain accurate maintenance records
• adapt to changing tasks and remote field environments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

diesel mechanic

maintenance technician

anchorage ak

alaska village electric cooperative

diesel generation

equipment maintenance

troubleshooting

equipment repair

remote alaska communities

electricity generation

10-hour days

six days a week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• employer-paid defined-benefit pension
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• health savings account
• flexible spending account
• paid time off.

Why this role

The schedule requires 10-hour days, six days a week. Experience in diesel generation systems or similar technical fields is essential. Benefits listed include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employer-paid defined-benefit pension, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

About the employer

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Power Distribution. Sector: 22.