Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey​/Lead PCN

Job Description

Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead – The DOT&PF State Equipment Fleet seeks a skilled mechanic to maintain heavy‑and light‑duty equipment and vehicles used for construction, maintenance of secondary roads, rural airports and other agency assets. The role requires diagnosing, repairing, and modifying transmissions, drive trains, suspensions, engines, emissions, fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems, including air and electrical components for both light and heavy equipment.

• Professionally maintain all heavy‑and light‑duty equipment and vehicles used in construction and maintenance of secondary roads, rural airports, and other agency vehicles.
• Resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods.
• Perform routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment, diagnosing and addressing issues in transmissions, drive trains, suspensions, engines, emissions, fuel injection, hydraulic, brake, air and electrical systems.

The State Equipment Fleet team is part of the DOT&PF mission of "Keeping Alaskans Moving through Service and Infrastructure." We value integrity, excellence, and respect and focus on teamwork, collaboration, and results to meet the state's transportation and infrastructure needs.

This position is located at 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK. Travel in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible and may include day trips and overnight stays.

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to new information or changing conditions.
• Vehicle maintenance knowledge: motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including design, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong self‑management: sets realistic goals, demonstrates initiative, works independently, and is highly motivated.

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

Requires possession of a Class A CDL, registration with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety‑sensitive duties, and consent for driver information review. Hire approval is conditional upon obtaining a Class A Alaska CDL within 120 days of hire and signing an agreement.

Selected candidates must comply with DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and may not start in a CDL position until the required pre‑employment drug test is cleared.

Employees will provide their own hand tools and receive a bi‑weekly tool allowance as determined by the LTC contract.

An optional supplemental questionnaire will be part of the application process to assess experience and education.

Transcripts and educational credentials are required to verify qualifications. For foreign education, credential conversion documentation must be provided. Work experience, including employer name, job title, dates, and employment type, must also be documented.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals who require accommodations or alternate communication formats may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Tom Moore
, Juneau Foreman – Phone:  – Email: thomas.moore

Kari Carter
, Admin Officer 1 – Phone:  – Email:
Kari.carter