Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Arctic Operations
Littleton, Colorado, United States · On-site
$38/hr–$45/hr
Senior
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Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Arctic Operations
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$38/hr–$45/hr
Full-time
high school
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Posted 56d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, vehicles, and power generators in remote Arctic environments. Support station infrastructure including plumbing, heating, and structural systems to ensure continuous scientific research operations.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in heavy equipment or diesel machinery repair. Must possess a valid driver's license, a U.S. passport, and the ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Full job description
Polar Field Services (PFS) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support scientific research operations in some of the world's most remote locations. This position rotates between Toolik Field Station in Alaska, Fairbanks operations, and Summit Station in Greenland, maintaining vehicles, heavy equipment, generators, and station facilities that keep Arctic research moving.
What You'll Do
Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, trucks, snowmobiles, tracked vehicles, and generators
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on diesel and gasoline-powered equipment
Support station power generation and fuel operations
Maintain facility systems, including plumbing, heating, structural, and minor electrical components
Track maintenance activities, inventory, and repair records
Assist with station operations and emergency response activities as needed
What We're Looking For
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or industrial machinery
Experience with power generation systems
Proficiency using diagnostic tools and software
Valid driver's license and U.S. passport
Ability to work safely in remote locations and extreme weather conditions
Preferred:
Welding and fabrication experience
Facility maintenance experience
Remote field, mining, oilfield, military, Arctic, or Antarctic experience
Experience with fuel, water, or utility systems
Compensation & Benefits
$38.33 - $40.00 per hour
Overtime eligible
Full PFS benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, paid sick leave, and EAP
Travel, lodging, and meals provided while deployed
Work Environment & Schedule
This is a seasonal position supporting operations in remote Arctic locations. Employees live and work in shared station environments and should be comfortable with challenging conditions, changing priorities, and extended deployments.
Typical schedules include:
Toolik Field Station (Alaska): 56-hour workweek (8 hours/day, 7 days/week)
Summit Station (Greenland): 54-hour workweek (9 hours/day, 6 days/week)
Ready for an Adventure?
If you're a skilled mechanic who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and supporting world-class science in unique environments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.
Related keywords
Heavy Equipment MechanicDiesel EquipmentIndustrial MachineryPower GenerationArctic OperationsToolik Field StationSummit StationPreventive MaintenanceDiagnostic SoftwareWeldingFabricationUtility SystemsRemote Field WorkNational Science FoundationFacility Systems
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Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Littleton, Colorado
LinkedIn followers
1,885
Everyone says they go to the ends of the earth for their clients, but how many actually do?
Polar Field Services is a 100% employee-owned small business with over 27 years of experience supporting government and private sector field operations in austere environments.
We take pride in the logistical, technical, and boots-on-the-ground support that we have provided for over 1,000 projects. We maintain a high level of client satisfaction, project success, consistency, and excellence driven by a 98% employee retention rate.
Offices: 861 Southpark Dr, Suite 400, Littleton, Colorado 80120, US
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