Mechanic - Rural ARFF - Advanced Journey (PCN 252278)

State of Alaska•Yakutat, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is hiring an Advanced Journey Mechanic to maintain heavy- and light-duty equipment and vehicles used for secondary roads, rural airports, and other user agencies in the area. The role includes resolving unusual or complex equipment problems and performing routine and specialized repairs and maintenance. The mechanic diagnoses, maintains, repairs, and modifies transmissions, drivetrains, suspension, engines and emissions systems, fuel injection, hydraulics, and brake systems, including air and electrical systems, on light- and heavy-duty equipment. The position also includes regular and recurring aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) duties at an FAA-certified rural airport. The advanced-level mechanic completes unusually difficult work, adapts or modifies procedures and processes when needed, works without applicable guidelines when necessary, and applies advanced skills. The Yakutat shop is at the Yakutat Airport. Travel by small plane to maintain equipment in remote locations may be required, including day trips and overnight stays. The position requires a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 120 days of hire, registration with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse, and compliance with the department’s drug and alcohol policy, including passing a pre-employment drug test before starting CDL-position work. The employee must provide their own hand tools and receives a bi-weekly tool allowance. Firearms or ammunition are used in this position. Paid CDL training may be available to qualified applicants.

Requirements

Possess Fire Fighter I certification.
Have a combination of education and/or progressively responsible experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform advanced diagnostic and maintenance/repair work and recurring ARFF duties at an FAA-certified rural airport.
Know current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology, technical manuals and regulations, and lubrication requirements.
Be able to maintain a clean and safe work and tool area and use standard shop tools and procedures.
Be able to retrieve, read, and apply OSHA guidelines and information from technical manuals, computers, and microfiche.
Be able to select and use proper tools; maintain and repair shop tools and equipment; use lubrication equipment; and recognize wear points.
Be able to understand oral and written instructions in English and perform work accurately, safely, thoroughly, and efficiently.
Be able to use a digital volt ohm meter.
Be willing to attend and pass factory-authorized schools on specific vehicles, equipment, or aircraft and apply the training to specific problems.
Possess a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License within 120 days of hire and agree to obtain it as a condition of employment.
Register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse and provide employer consent to review driver information in accordance with federal regulations.
Pass the required pre-employment drug test and comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures before performing CDL-position work.
Provide own hand tools.
Meet the job class restriction regarding firearm or ammunition use: individuals convicted of a qualifying misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not hold this position.

Nice To Haves

Qualified applicants may ask about paid training to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

Maintain heavy- and light-duty equipment and vehicles used for secondary roads, rural airports, and other user agencies in the area.
Diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify transmissions, drivetrains, suspension, engines and emissions systems, fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and air, electrical, and other brake systems.
Perform routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
Resolve unusual or complex equipment problems using a variety of techniques and methods.
Perform regular and recurring aircraft rescue and firefighting duties at an FAA-certified rural airport.
Complete unusually difficult work, adapting or modifying procedures and processes and working in the absence of available or applicable guidelines when required.
Travel to remote locations, potentially by small plane, to maintain equipment; travel may include day trips and overnight stays.