Heavy Duty Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey (PCN 252278)

Heavy Duty Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey (PCN 252278)

Salary

$33.25 - $35.49 Hourly

Location

Yakutat, AK

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

50045

Department

Transportation and Public Facilities

Division

SEF-Southcoast Region

Opening Date

04/10/2025

Closing Date

7/1/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Division

State Equipment Fleet

Position Open To

All Applicants

Bargaining Unit

Labor, Trades and Craft

Range

52

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Job Description

RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE

The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position t is no need to re.

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is looking for a

Heavy Duty Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing

Professionally maintain all heavy-duty equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of secondary roads and rural airports. Also, maintain light duty equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of secondary roads and other user agency vehicles being operated in the area-requiring repair. This includes computerized diagnostics and the ability to repair electronic and mechanic systems.

The incumbent must be able to resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods. In a shop or remote setting, the incumbent performs routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment with diverse components and diagnostic requirements.

Must be able to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify the following systems: Transmission and drive trains, suspension, engine and emission, along with fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, and brake systems including air and electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.

Our organization, mission 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 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. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

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 w 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 for more information: doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits

The working environment you can expect

This position is in Yakutat, AK at the Yakutat Airport

Some travel in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is expected in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

Who we are looking for

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all the following position specific competencies:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

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.

Special Notice

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s).

Class "A" commercial driver`s license (CDL) is required to perform the duties of this position.

ETT (Emergency Trauma Treatment) training 40-hour course. ARFF training, including a 40-hour course and medical evaluation and fit test for self-contained breathing apparatus. raining in Managing Wildlife Hazards at Airports (training provided after hire). Must be proficient at operating heavy equipment.

Knowledge of firearm usage and ammunition handling is required.

Ability to Perform Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties in support of Part 139

To view the general description and example of duties for a Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey please go to the following link: Class Specifications | Sorted by ClassTitle ascending | Workplace Alaska

Minimum Qualifications

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at (Download PDF reader)

Additional Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

A copy of your Class A CDL, front and back (If applicable).

Three (3) professional references - please include name, title and phone number

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Hire approval is conditional in that the proposed appointee successfully obtains a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 120 days of hire, and signs an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and CANNOT start work in a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) position until Management Services or designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test. According to federal regulations, all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT

This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and

has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

TOOL ALLOWANCE

Employees in this position are required to provide their own hand tools. Employees in this position will be paid a monthly tool allowance determined by their position. Your manager should review this with you after you are hired.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when ing.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call ... or ... in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or ... 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.