Heavy Duty Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey/Lead

State of Alaska; Tok (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Job summary

The Tok shop of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities seeks a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to professionally maintain all heavy- and light-duty equipment used for road construction, rural airports, and other state vehicles.

You will diagnose and repair transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, engines and emissions, plus hydraulic, fuel-injection, brake, air and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Maintain heavy- and light-duty equipment used for road construction, rural airports, and other state vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, engines and emissions.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, fuel-injection, brake, air and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Professionally maintain all heavy-duty and light-duty equipment and vehicles used for road construction, rural airports, and other state vehicles.
• Diagnose, maintain, repair and modify transmissions, drive trains, suspension, engine and emission systems, and hydraulic, fuel injection, brake, air and electrical systems.

Skills

Heavy-duty equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting diagnostics

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

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!

Please ask about PAID training to obtain your CDL for qualified applicants.

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, along with fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems including air and electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.

Our Organization, Values, and Culture

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’ 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. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team

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 department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public

The working environment you can expect

The Tok shop is located at MP 123.6 Tok Cutoff, Tok, 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 Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees