Mechanic - Automotive - Advanced Journey​/Lead; PCN

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to help us keep Alaska Moving! Please ask about paid training to obtain your CDL for qualified applicants.

• 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 operated in the area.
• Resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods, performing 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 (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.” SEF’s mission is to provide all state agencies with safe, economical vehicles needed 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 a teamwork‑focused environment to achieve results and build credibility with customers, stakeholders, and the public. 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. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

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 Fairbanks shop is located at 2301 Peger Road. Traveling in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

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 can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs.

• 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, use, repair and maintenance.
• Self‑Management:
  Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

• A copy of your Class A Commercial Driver’s License (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 on the proposed…