Rural ARFF Mechanic - Advanced Journey with CDL Training

State of Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, State Equipment Fleet, seeks a Mechanic-Rural ARFF at the Advanced Journey level to support Alaska’s transportation infrastructure. You will service heavy and light equipment at rural airports and road projects, with opportunities for paid CDL training for qualified applicants.

Travel to remote sites and aircraft maintenance expertise are part of this role; the job emphasizes safety, diagnostics, and adapting to Alaska’s

Qualifications

• Possession of Fire Fighter I certification.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required; hire approval to obtain CDL within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy-duty and light-duty equipment and vehicles used for road, airport and other agency operations.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain transmissions, drivetrains, suspensions, engines and emissions systems; perform fuel injection, hydraulics, brakes, air and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Safety practices

Reading manuals

Tools

Shop tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, State Equipment Fleet, seeks a Mechanic-Rural ARFF at the Advanced Journey level to support Alaska’s transportation infrastructure. You will service heavy and light equipment at rural airports and road projects, with opportunities for paid CDL training for qualified applicants.

Travel to remote sites and aircraft maintenance expertise are part of this role; the job emphasizes safety, diagnostics, and adapting to Alaska’s