Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey​/Lead; PCN 251319 & 251322

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS

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!

Professionally maintain all heavy equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of highways, secondary roads and rural airports including, but not limited to motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, roller compactors, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor‑trailer combinations.

This is an advanced journey level mechanic position required to diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of heavy trucks and equipment for the State Fleet. You will perform computerized diagnostics and repair both electronic and mechanical systems. You must resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods. In a shop or remote setting you will perform routine and specialized repair and maintenance on diverse heavy equipment with diagnostic requirements.

Examples of equipment include motor graders, loaders, various trucks, snow blowers, sanders from different manufacturers and a wide range of model years. A base working knowledge of equipment components is required to move or operate the equipment for service and to diagnose problems not specified in applicable programs.

As part of the State Equipment Fleet (SEF) team, you will have a direct impact on the department mission of “Keeping Alaskans Moving through Service and Infrastructure.” SEF's mission is to provide all state agencies with safe, economical vehicles they need 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.

DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. 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. 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.

We value 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. More information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

This position is located at MP 3.5 Nome‑Teller Road, Nome, AK. Some travel in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• 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, 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 supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

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Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency‑based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class…