Heavy Duty Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey PCN

What you will be doing

Professionally maintain all heavy equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of highways, secondary roads and rural airports including, but not limited to motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, roller compactors, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.

This is an advanced journey level mechanic position required to diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of heavy trucks and equipment for the State Fleet. This includes computerized diagnostics and the ability to repair electronic and mechanical systems. The incumbent must be able to resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods. In a shop or remote setting, the incumbent performs routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment with diverse components and diagnostic requirements.

An example of equipment would be motor graders, loaders, trucks of all types, snow blowers, and sanders, often from different manufacturers and a wide range of model years. The incumbent is required to have a base working knowledge of the equipment components in order to move or operate the equipment for service and can correctly diagnose problems not specified in applicable programs.

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.

We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOTPF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see more information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required to perform the duties of this position.
• Steel‑toed boots or other approved protection to avoid smashed toes from dropped or fallen objects.
• ETT (Emergency Trauma Treatment) training 40‑hour course. ARFF training, including a 40‑hour course and medical evaluation and fit test for self‑contained breathing apparatus. Training in Managing Wildlife Hazards at Airports (training provided after hire). Must be proficient at operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of firearm usage and ammunition handling is required.
• Ability to Perform Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties in support of Part 139.

• A copy of your Class A CDL, front and back (if applicable).
• Three (3) professional references – please include name, title and phone number.

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382. Hire approval is conditional in that the proposed appointee successfully obtains a Class A Alaska…