Senior Automotive Technician Light Vehicles

Position Type:
Maintenance/ Senior Automotive Technician Light Vehicles
Date Posted: 11/19/2025

Location:

MAINTENANCE/CP&C

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Work experience troubleshooting, analyzing and repairing computer and mechanical problems on sedans, buses, trucks, mowers, tractors, and other light and light medium duty vehicles.
• Must acquire one Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in either automotive or medium/heavy truck repair within the probationary period and one additional certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain an Alaska class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Must complete the general knowledge test within 14 days of hire.
• The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.
• Minimum of four years of experience within the last six in the form of a mid-range mechanic. Job history must reflect minimum requirements and evidence the ability to perform tasks assigned.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and defects in both motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electronic systems on early and late model vehicles.
• Rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials, carburetors, fuel pumps, starters, alternators, and all systems associated with automotive repair.
• Repairs small engines and power tools.
• Performs tire and brake repairs, service calls, vehicle retrieval, and road test of vehicles.
• Performs bodywork, painting, straightening, and the replacement of glass.
• Performs both gas and electric welding and cutting required in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs I/M inspections and repairs, preventive maintenance and repair, major mechanical assignments such as repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• Effectively uses proper tools, methods, and materials in the performance of major repairs of engines, transmissions, transfer cases, differentials, fuel management, transmission electronics, ABS systems, tune-ups, brakes, wheel bearings, and I/M inspections.
• Assists with maintenance of yard and shop.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Writes reports and maintains records of parts and supplies.
• Works effectively without direct supervision.
• Works within established safety procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with staff, vendors and the public.

Bargaining Unit
:
Maintenance
Work Year
:12 months
Work Day
:10 hours per day/4 days per week
FTE
:
Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary
: M-8,$29.60 to $34.03 per hour, DOE

The Senior Automotive Technician for Light Vehicles performs maintenance, diagnoses mechanical problems, and repairs motorized/mechanical equipment and vehicles for the Anchorage School District. Maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers paid leave and a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

The following are required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program.
• Work experience troubleshooting, analyzing and repairing computer and mechanical problems on sedans, buses, trucks, mowers, tractors, and other light and light medium duty vehicles.
• Must acquire one Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in either automotive or medium/heavy truck repair within the probationary period and one additional certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain an Alaska class B commercial driver’s license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Must complete the general knowledge test within 14 days of hire.
• The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of…