Heavy Duty Mechanic - Rural ARFF - Advanced Journey PCN; Yakutat

What you will be doing

• 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 systems, 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.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’s mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed.

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.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.

This position is located at the Yakutat Airport, Yakutat, AK. Traveling in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

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.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Must obtain a Class A Alaska CDL within 120 days of hire.

Must have appropriate safety equipment such as steel‑toe boots and other approved protection equipment.

Must provide own hand tools; will receive a bi‑weekly tool allowance as determined by LTC contract.

Must possess a valid and clean CDL per federal regulations. Must pass pre‑employment drug test and comply with DOT & PF Drug and Alcohol Policy.

This position requires the use of firearms or ammunition.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.