Mechanic - Rural ARFF - Advanced Journey (PCN 250947)

State of Alaska•King Salmon, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) State Equipment Fleet is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey to maintain heavy- and light-duty equipment and vehicles used for secondary roads, rural airports, and other user agencies in the area. The mechanic resolves unusual or complex equipment problems and performs routine and specialized repair and maintenance. The position involves diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying transmissions, drivetrains, suspension, engine and emissions, fuel injection, hydraulic systems, and brake systems, including air and electrical systems on light- and heavy-duty equipment. The employee must also perform regular and recurring aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) duties at an FAA-certified rural airport. The position is based at the King Salmon shop at MP 0.1 Alaska Peninsula Highway in King Salmon, Alaska. Travel by small aircraft to maintain equipment in remote locations may be required, including day trips and overnight stays. Employees provide their own hand tools and receive a bi-weekly tool allowance as determined by the LTC contract. Qualified applicants may ask about paid training to obtain a CDL. The successful appointee must obtain a Class A Alaska CDL within 120 days of hire and meet applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. The role supports the State Equipment Fleet mission of providing state agencies with safe, economical vehicles and DOT&PF’s mission of keeping Alaska moving. The department describes its work environment as diverse and challenging, with remote and urban locations, rugged terrain, extreme weather, and a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. The department values integrity, excellence, respect, teamwork, collaboration, communication, and coordination.

Requirements

Possession of Fire Fighter I certification.
Education and/or progressively responsible experience sufficient to perform skilled, advanced diagnostic and maintenance/repair work and regular and recurring ARFF duties at an FAA-certified rural airport.
Knowledge of current safety practices, repair techniques and terminology, technical vocabulary, 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 acquired training.
Must obtain a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License within 120 days of hire and sign an agreement to do so as a condition of employment.
Must register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse before performing safety-sensitive duties and consent to employer review of driver information.
Must pass the required pre-employment drug test before starting work in the CDL position and comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Must provide own hand tools.
Position requires use of a firearm or ammunition; certain misdemeanor domestic violence convictions disqualify an individual from holding a position in this job class.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain heavy-duty and light-duty equipment and vehicles used for secondary roads, rural airports, and other user agencies in the area.
Resolve unusual or complex equipment problems using a variety of techniques and methods.
Perform routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
Diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify transmission, drivetrain, suspension, engine and emissions, fuel injection, hydraulic, and brake systems, including air and electrical systems.
Perform regular and recurring aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) duties at an FAA-certified rural airport.
Maintain a clean and safe work and tool area and use standard shop tools and procedures.
Read and apply safety guidelines, technical manuals, regulations, and relevant information from computers and microfiche.
Attend and pass factory-authorized schools on specific vehicles, equipment, or aircraft and apply the training to work problems.
Provide own hand tools.