Heavy Duty Mechanic - Automotive - Advanced Journey/Lead PCN (251912)

Job Description

The incumbent must professionally maintain all heavy-duty and light duty equipment and vehicles associated with the construction and maintenance of secondary roads, rural airports, and other user agency vehicles being operated in the area. The incumbent must resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods, perform routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment, and diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify the following systems: Transmissions, drive trains, suspension, engine and emission, along with fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems including air and electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.

Our Organization, Values, and Culture

As part of the State Equipment Fleet (SEF) team, you will have a direct impact on the department mission of “Keeping Alaskans Moving through Service and Infrastructure.” SEF's mission is to provide all state agencies with safe, economical vehicles they need to accomplish their mission. Your work will aid in keeping essential vehicles and equipment on our roads and runways to keep Alaskans moving safely around our state.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• A generous benefits package including career growth opportunities.
• An excellent retirement plan.

The Working Environment

• Located at MP 81 Elliott Highway, Livengood, AK.
• Traveling in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible.
• Working in a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment with a focus on safety and environmental responsibility.

Who We Are Looking For

• Core Competencies: Mechanical knowledge, flexibility, vehicle maintenance, self-management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Class A CDL required.
• Must register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse.
• Must provide consent to the Employer to review driver information.
• Must pass a Pre-Employment drug test.
• Employees are required to provide their own hand tools and receive a bi-weekly tool allowance.

Additional Required Information

• Documents required at time of interview: Copy of Class A CDL, front and back; three professional references.

Education

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competences for a position and are required with each application.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education

If utilizing foreign education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact:
Name: Jamie Ellingson, NW District Equipment Manager
Phone: (907) 451-5219
Email: Jamie.ellingson@alaska.gov
Name: Susan Morrow, Admin Assistant 3
Phone: (907) 451-2265
Email: Susan.morrow@alaska.gov
Name: Kari Carter, Admin Officer 1
Phone: (907) 269-5967
Email: Kari.carter@alaska.gov