Heavy Duty Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey/Lead PCN (252273)

About the role

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to assist in keeping Alaska moving. The recruitment period has been extended to attract a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied, no reapplication is necessary.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, including:
• Transmissions, drive trains, suspension, engine and emission systems,
• Fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems (including air and electrical).

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Steal toe boots and other approved protection equipment required.
• Must be able to obtain a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of hire.
• Must sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Flexibility to adapt to change and new information.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Self-management skills, setting well-defined and realistic personal goals, and demonstrating initiative, effort, and commitment.

Skills

• Vehicle Maintenance: Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

Benefits

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, including career growth opportunities, professional development, and a generous benefits package. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. For more information, please visit here.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Details regarding the pay scale can be found in the competency specification for the job class.

Schedule

The schedule for this position includes traveling in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations, consisting of day trips and overnight stays. Employees in this position are required to provide their own hand tools and receive a bi-weekly tool allowance as determined by LTC contract.