Heavy Duty Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey PCN Unalaska

Position Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic – Rural ARFF – Advanced Journey

Position Summary: Professionally maintain heavy construction and maintenance equipment for state highways, secondary roads, and rural airports. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of heavy trucks and equipment, including electronic and mechanical systems, and working in both shop and remote settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair heavy construction and maintenance equipment for highways, secondary roads, and rural airports.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of heavy trucks and equipment, including electronic and mechanical systems.
• Resolve complex and unusual equipment problems using a variety of techniques.
• Perform routine and specialized maintenance in shop or remote settings on diverse equipment from multiple manufacturers.
• Operate equipment for service and correctly diagnose problems not specified in programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and new information.
• Knowledge of vehicle engines, parts, and systems.
• Strong self‑management, initiative, and commitment to timely completion of assignments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and self‑motivate.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Steel‑toed boots or equivalent protective footwear.
• 40‑hour Emergency Trauma Treatment (ETT) course completed.
• 40‑hour Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training, including medical evaluation and fit test for self‑contained breathing apparatus.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge and handling of firearms and ammunition.
• Ability to perform ARFF duties in support of Part 139.
• Must supply own hand tools; will receive a bi‑weekly tool allowance of $69.23.

EEO Statement: The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations related to disability, please contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations.

Contact: Danny Johnson, Southwest District Manager –

Kari Carter, Admin Officer 1 –