Lead Heavy-Duty Mechanic — Advanced Journey

Transportation and Public Facilities; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to keep Alaska moving by maintaining a wide range of heavy and light equipment used in road construction and rural airports. Applicants may be eligible for paid training to obtain a CDL.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle systems, including transmissions, drive trains, engines, hydraulics, and braking systems, often

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals and regulations.
• Willingness to attend factory-authorized schools.
• Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy-duty and light-duty equipment for roads and airports.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment issues.
• Repair transmissions, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, brakes, and emissions.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Flexibility

Vehicle maintenance

Self-management

Reading English instructions

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Tools

Digital volt-Ohm meter

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to keep Alaska moving by maintaining a wide range of heavy and light equipment used in road construction and rural airports. Applicants may be eligible for paid training to obtain a CDL.

The role requires diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle systems, including transmissions, drive trains, engines, hydraulics, and braking systems, often