Light Vehicle Technician (Levels I, II, & III)

Position Responsibilities: 

• Inspects, services and repairs light vehicles, snowmobiles and equipment according to schedule.  

• Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults.  

• Maintains detailed and accurate records on inspections completed and work performed.  

• Operates shop equipment including welders, compressors, presses and wheel alignment equipment.  

• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and service.  

• Operates recovery vehicle and performs recovery functions, sometimes outdoors in extreme environmental conditions.  

• Performs quality work in a timely manner and accurately records that work.   

• Complies with all Environmental Safety and Health and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.   

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority.  

• May work days, nights, or swing shifts depending on operational needs. 

• Performs other duties as required. 

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses: 

• High School diploma or GED 

• Technician Level I: 

• A minimum of two years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.  

• Technician Level II: 

• A minimum of four years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair required; or three years’ experience with maintenance and repair in addition to one summer or winter Antarctic deployment working as a light vehicle technician I.  

• Technician Level III:  

• A minimum of seven years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair   

Expected Skills and Competencies: 

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.   

• Must be able to pass an oral examination consisting of 10+ questions pertaining to mechanical systems, electrical and computer systems, as well as other facets of equipment repair (only required for Level 3) 

Preferred: 

• A minimum of one season experience working on vehicles in Antarctica highly preferred.  

• Two years training at a technical school  

• Car dealership experience on a broad range of vehicles, specifically Ford 

• Previous experience with remote polar operations  

• ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus.  

Physical and/or Other Requirements: 

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods  

• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica 

• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer 

• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF 

• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.  

• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.  

• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.  

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.