ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)
State Equipment Fleet is looking for a Mechanic, Automotive, Advanced Journey/Lead to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing
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Professionally maintain all 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.
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Incumbents will be required to perform routine and specialized maintenance and repairs requiring the ability to recognize and diagnose problems or potential problems during preventative maintenance services.
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Incumbents are required to make repairs to gasoline and diesel engines, identify all parts and materials needed for jobs, identify and order from parts manuals through the local parts depot, and document their time and materials on workorders.
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The incumbent, at a minimum, must be able to diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify the following systems: Transmission and drive trains, suspension, engine and emission systems, including fuel injection systems, hydraulic systems, brakes including air, electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.
Our Mission, Value, 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 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 State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits
The working environment you can expect
This position is at the Fairbanks shop, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK.
Some travelling in small planes to maintain and repair vehicles in remote locations is possible in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this position, the selected candidate will possess the following core-competencies:
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Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
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Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Knowledge of motor vehicle engines, parts, and systems, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
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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 requires a valid State of Alaska driver's license.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
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 with the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades with the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements.
The competency specification for the job class is available at: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MECHANIC.pdf (Download PDF reader)
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
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A copy of your driver’s license
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Three (3) professional references – please include name, title and phone number.
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.
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/competences 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 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.
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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager(s) at the following:
Name: Brian Lashinski, Fairbanks LD Foreman
Phone: (907) 451-1319
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Name: Jamie Ellingson, NW District Equipment Manager
Phone: (907) 451-5219
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Name: Susan Morrow, Admin Assistant 3
Phone: (907) 451-2265
