Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey​/Lead; PCN

Overview

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

Join the State of Alaska team today! Please ask about paid training to obtain your CDL for qualified applicants.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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.
• 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.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair and modify the following systems: transmissions, drive trains, suspension, engine and emission, fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems including air and electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.

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.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska s infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With Alaska s geography and climate, employees can work on projects that contribute to the state s growth. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

The Anchorage HD shop is located at 5420 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Anchorage, AK. Traveling in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays. This role involves working in Alaska s diverse terrain and climate across various locations including remote areas and urban centers, with a focus on safety and environmental responsibility.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the core competencies:

• Mechanical:
  Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Flexibility:
  Open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Vehicle Maintenance:
  Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Self-Management:
  Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments; works with minimal supervision; motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

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Steel-toed boots or other approved PPE are required to avoid injury from dropped or falling objects. Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for…