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

Recruitment Extension Notice

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

Mechanic – Automotive – Advanced Journey/Lead with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Equipment Fleet. The role supports secondary road construction, rural airports, and agency vehicles across Alaska. You will help keep Alaska moving.

• Maintain heavy‑duty and light‑duty equipment and vehicles used in secondary road, airport, and agency operations.
• Diagnose, repair, and modify transmission, drive train, suspension, engine and emission, fuel injection, hydraulic, and brake systems including air and electrical for both light‑ and heavy‑duty equipment.
• Resolve unusual or complex equipment problems using a variety of techniques and methods.
• Perform routine and specialized maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.

• Position located at MP 135 Denali Highway, Cantwell, AK.
• Travel in small planes to remote locations; day trips and overnight stays may be required.
• Work in diverse Alaska terrain and extreme weather conditions, maintaining roads, bridges, airports, and public facilities.

• Strong mechanical knowledge of machines, tools, and vehicle systems.
• Flexibility and rapid adaptation to new information and changing conditions.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including design, repair, and maintenance.
• Self‑management skills: set realistic goals, work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate initiative and commitment.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A required.

• Career growth opportunities, training, and mentorship.
• Competitive benefits package and state retirement plan.
• Support for professional development across Alaska’s transportation infrastructure projects.

• Scan of Class A CDL, front and back.
• Three professional references (name, title, phone).

At hire you must obtain a Class A Alaska CDL within 120 days and sign a written agreement to this effect.

All candidates must comply with DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and pass a pre‑employment drug test before starting work.

Employees provide their own hand tools and will receive a monthly tool allowance determined by position.

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire and provide education and work experience details in the application. Resumes or CVs are not an alternative to a fully completed application.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations in Juneau for assistance. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Gerhard Schafer – Cantwell Foreman (907) 451‑2265 – gerhard.schafer

Susan Morrow – Admin Assistant 3 (907) 451‑2265 – susan.morrow