Mechanic-Rural ARFF-Advanced Journey PCN 25-0866

Bethel, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 35 - 37

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS

Please ask about PAID training to obtain your CDL for qualified applicants.

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

What you will be doing

Professionally maintain all heavy-duty equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of secondary roads and rural airports. Also maintain light duty equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of secondary roads and other user agency vehicles being operated in the area-requiring repair. This includes computerized diagnostics and the ability to repair electronic and mechanic systems.

The incumbent must be able to resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and a shop or remote setting the incumbent performs routine and specialized repair and maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment with diverse components and diagnostic requirements.

Must be able to diagnose maintain repair and modify the following systems: Transmission and drive trains suspension engine and emission along with fuel injection systems hydraulic systems and brake systems including air and electrical for light and heavy-duty equipment.

Our organization mission 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. SEFs 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 Alaskas 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 Alaskas geography and climate employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the states 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: working environment you can expect
This position is located at 3500 Eddie Hoffman Highway Bethel AK.
Some travel in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is expected in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaskas diverse and expansive terrain coupled with its extreme weather conditions employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations including remote locations and urban centers addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads bridges airports ports and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaskas breathtaking natural beauty reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

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.

Special Notice

ETT (Emergency Trauma Treatment) training 40-hour course. ARFF training including a 40-hour course and medical evaluation and fit test for self-contained breathing apparatus. raining in Managing Wildlife Hazards at Airports (training provided after hire). Must be proficient at operating heavy equipment.
Ability to Perform Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties in support of Part 139
Steel toed boots or other approved personal protection equipment to avoid smashed toes from dropped or fall objects.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: Qualifications

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 within the Labor Trades and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area the core and specific competencies of the career area required work behaviors certifications and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at Required Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

A copy of your Class A CDL front and back (if applicable).
Three (3) professional references please include name title and phone number

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383) to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety-sensitive duties and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Hire approval is conditional in that the proposed appointee successfully obtains a Class AAlaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 120 daysof hire and signs an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and CANNOT start work in a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) position until Management Services or designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test. According to federal regulations all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

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.

ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT
This position requires the use of firearms or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL). A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence means an offense that:

is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and

has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.

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/competencies 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 employers 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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact:

Kari CarterAdmin Officer 1

Danny SmithBethel Shop Foreman

(907)543-3760

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