Mechanic - Automotive - Advanced Journey/Lead

Mechanic, Automotive-Advanced-Journey/Lead

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Fairbanks International Airport is looking for a Mechanic, Automotive-Advanced-Journey/Lead to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing: In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of gasoline- and diesel-powered airport equipment. You will diagnose and resolve performance problems with engines, ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, drivetrain, and steering systems using both traditional mechanical methods and computer-based diagnostic tools. Work will include preventative maintenance, major and minor repairs, complete rebuilds, and fabrication or welding as needed to return equipment to safe and reliable operation. You will also perform machine shop work, roadside and remote service calls, daily inspections, and maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities. This position requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to work independently in varied and sometimes extreme conditions, and the skill to ensure all equipment remains in peak working order to support airport operations.

Our organization, mission, values, and culture: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is positioned 9.5 hours from 90% of the northern industrialized hemisphere. FAI boasts direct international passenger and cargo traffic, as well as a robust domestic market. With an 11,800-foot runway, international and domestic processing facilities and staff, and plenty of parking for all sizes of aircraft, we're confident that if it flies, we can handle it safely and efficiently.

Our mission is Providing Interior Alaska's Gateway to the World while keeping Alaska flying and thriving.

Our core values include: Integrity - Honesty, dependability, unity, and a high ethical standard Enterprising - Innovative, proactive, pioneering, business-centric airport system Excellence - Commitment to improve and a passion to provide superior service and infrastructure Respect - Professional regard for colleagues and customers

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 working environment you can expect: 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 of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected candidate will possess the following core-competencies:

• 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 Note: This position will work with specialized equipment required in Airfield Maintenance and snow removal operations.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

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: At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

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

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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.

Airport Security Badge Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.

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.

A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with N-Tanker endorsement is required for this position. A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a Class A CDL. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain a Class A CDL with N-Tanker endorsement within 120 days of hire and sign 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.

Tool Allowance Employees in this position are required to provide their own hand tools. Employees in this position will be paid a bi-weekly tool allowance as determined by LTC contract. Your manager should review this with you after you are hired.

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 applying.

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