Mechanic - Automotive - Advanced Journey​/Lead

ATTENTION:
Salary Schedules have been updated as of 7/1/2026. The salary for this position has been updated to reflect this change.

RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE
The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Fairbanks International Airport is looking for a Mechanic, Automotive-Advanced-Journey/Lead to help us
Keep Alaska Moving
!

In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of gasoline- and diesel-powered airport equipment. You will diagnose and resolve performance problems with engines, ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, drivetrain, and steering systems using both traditional mechanical methods and computer-based diagnostic tools. Work will include preventative maintenance, major and minor repairs, complete rebuilds, and fabrication or welding as needed to return equipment to safe and reliable operation.

You will also perform machine shop work, roadside and remote service calls, daily inspections, and maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities. This position requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to work independently in varied and sometimes extreme conditions, and the skill to ensure all equipment remains in peak working order to support airport operations.

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is positioned 9.5 hours from 90% of the northern industrialized hemisphere. FAI boasts direct international passenger and cargo traffic, as well as a robust domestic market. With an 11,800-foot runway, international and domestic processing facilities and staff, and plenty of parking for all sizes of aircraft, we’re confident that if it flies, we can handle it safely and efficiently.

Our mission is Providing Interior Alaska’s Gateway to the World while keeping Alaska flying and thriving.

Our core values include:
Integrity - Honesty, dependability, unity, and a high ethical standard
Enterprising - Innovative, proactive, pioneering, business-centric airport system
Excellence - Commitment to improve and a passion to provide superior service and infrastructure
Respect - Professional regard for colleagues and customers

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 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 DOT&PF 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 here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Flexibility: Is 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 a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal…