Heavy Duty Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey​/Lead PCN

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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 being operated in the area.
• The incumbent must be able to resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods. The incumbent performs routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify the following systems:
  Transmissions, drive trains, suspension, engine and emission, along with fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems including 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 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.

This position is located at MP 3.5 Nome‑Teller Road, Nome AK. 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 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment across Alaska’s diverse terrain and extreme weather conditions.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

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

• A copy of your Class A 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 appointee successfully obtaining a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of hire and signing an agreement stating that condition.

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and cannot start work in a Commercial Driver’s License position until Management Services or a designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre‑Employment drug test.

Employees in this position are required to provide their own hand tools. Employees will be paid a bi‑weekly tool allowance as determined by LTC contract. Your manager should review this with you after you are hired.

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide will help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the…