Heavy Duty Mechanic - Automotive - Advanced Journey/Lead PCN

Heavy Duty Mechanic Automotive Advanced Journey/Lead

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), State Equipment Fleet, is looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic Automotive Advanced Journey/Lead to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing

• Professionally maintain all heavy-duty and light duty equipment and vehicles associated with the construction and maintenance of secondary roads, rural airports and other user agency vehicles being operated in the area.
• The incumbent must be able to resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods. The incumbent performs routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to diagnose, maintain, repair and modify the following systems: Transmissions, drive trains, suspension, engine and emission, along with fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems including air and electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.

Our Organization, Values, 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 working environment you can expect

This position is located at 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK. Traveling in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is possible in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

Who we are looking for

• 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.