Light Duty Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey/Lead (PCN 251281)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is hiring an Advanced Journey/Lead Automotive Mechanic to maintain light-duty equipment and vehicles used for secondary-road and rural-airport construction and maintenance, as well as vehicles operated by other user agencies. The role performs routine and specialized maintenance and repairs, identifies and diagnoses existing or potential problems during preventive maintenance, repairs gasoline and diesel engines, identifies and orders required parts and materials, and documents labor and materials on work orders. The position must be able to diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify transmissions and drivetrains, suspension, engines and emissions systems (including fuel injection), hydraulic systems, brakes (including air brakes), and electrical systems for light- and heavy-duty equipment. The position is based at the Fairbanks shop at 2301 Peger Road in Fairbanks, Alaska. Travel to remote locations in small planes may be required, including day trips and overnight stays. Employees must provide their own hand tools and receive a monthly tool allowance determined by their position. As part of the State Equipment Fleet, the employee supports the mission of providing state agencies with safe, economical vehicles and helping keep essential vehicles and equipment on roads and runways. The department emphasizes integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, collaboration, and service to customers, stakeholders, and the public.

Requirements

Any combination of education and progressively responsible experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties.
Ability to routinely and independently resolve unusual issues and develop or modify techniques; troubleshoot electronic or mechanical systems; and/or perform computerized diagnostic mechanic duties, or direct and review others' work while assisting with the most complex light-duty and automotive equipment projects.
Knowledge of current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology, technical vocabulary needed to read and interpret manuals and regulations, and lubrication requirements.
Skill in maintaining a clean and safe work and tool area and using standard shop tools and procedures.
Ability to retrieve, read, and apply OSHA guidelines and information from technical manuals, computers, and microfiche.
Ability to select and use proper tools; maintain and repair shop tools and equipment; use lubrication equipment; and recognize wear points.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English and perform work accurately, safely, thoroughly, and efficiently.
Ability to use a digital volt-ohm meter.
Willingness to attend and pass factory-authorized schools on specific vehicles, equipment, or aircraft and apply the acquired training.
Must provide own hand tools.
At interview, must provide a copy of driver's license, front and back, and three professional references including name, title, and phone number.

Responsibilities

Maintain light-duty equipment and vehicles associated with secondary-road and rural-airport construction and maintenance, as well as vehicles operated by other user agencies.
Perform routine and specialized maintenance and repairs.
Recognize and diagnose problems or potential problems during preventive maintenance services.
Repair gasoline and diesel engines.
Identify parts and materials required for jobs and identify and order parts using parts manuals through the local parts depot.
Document time and materials on work orders.
Diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify transmission and drivetrain, suspension, engine and emission, fuel injection, hydraulic, brake, and electrical systems.
Attend and pass factory-authorized schools on specific vehicles, equipment, or aircraft and apply the training to specific problems.