Senior Heavy-Duty Mechanic & Lead — CDL Training Eligible

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Paid CDL training

Job summary

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) seeks a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to keep Alaska moving. The role includes diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical systems on heavy and light equipment used in road and airport maintenance, with opportunities for paid CDL training.

The incumbent will diagnose transmissions, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems; perform routine and specialized repairs, and travel to remote sites

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including diagnosis and repair of heavy-duty equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and schedules.
• Experience maintaining motor vehicles and heavy equipment; ability to troubleshoot diverse systems.
• Self-motivation with minimal supervision and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heavy-duty and light-duty equipment for roads and airports.
• Diagnose, repair and modify transmissions, drive trains, engines, hydraulics, and braking/electrical systems.
• Perform routine and specialized repairs on a variety of equipment; respond to unusual issues.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Flexibility

Vehicle maintenance

Self-management

Tools

CDL

Job description

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) seeks a Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to keep Alaska moving. The role includes diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical systems on heavy and light equipment used in road and airport maintenance, with opportunities for paid CDL training.

The incumbent will diagnose transmissions, drivetrains, engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems; perform routine and specialized repairs, and travel to remote sites