Mechanic-Automotive-Advanced Journey/Lead (25-0302)M

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:
Professionally maintain all heavy equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of highways, secondary roads and rural airports including, but not limited to motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, roller compactors, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.

This is an advanced journey level mechanic position required to diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of heavy trucks and equipment for the State Fleet. This includes computerized diagnostics and the ability to repair electronic and mechanical systems. The incumbent must be able to resolve unusual or complex equipment problems through a variety of techniques and methods. In 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. An example of equipment would be motor graders, loaders, trucks of all types, snow blowers, and sanders, often from different manufacturers and wide range of model years. The incumbent is required to have a base working knowledge of the equipment components in order to move or operate the equipment for service and have the ability to correctly diagnose problems not specified in applicable programs.

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." SEF's mission is to provide all state agencies with safe, economical vehicles they need to accomplish their mission. Your work will provide assistance keeping essential vehicles and equipment on our roads and runways to keep Alaskans moving safely around our state.
The benefits of joining our team:
Working for the State Equipment Fleet offers a unique opportunity for you to work alongside knowledgeable, dedicated technicians who are committed to each other and to meeting our collective goals in a professional maintenance environment. The State of Alaska offers 11 paid holidays per year as well as paid leave time, flexible schedules, a tool allowance, and overtime pay as needed. We offer a competitive retirement and benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, a 401k retirement system with additional retirement and investment options available.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is located at our Anchorage State Equipment Fleet shop, 5420 MLK Ave. Some travel in small planes to maintain equipment in remote locations is expected in this position. Travel consists of day trips and overnight stays.

Who we are looking for:
The incumbent, at a minimum, must be able to diagnose, maintain, repair, and modify the following systems on heavy trucks and equipment:

• Engine, transmission, and drivetrain repair and maintenance, repair, and modify the following systems on heavy trucks and equipment
• Steering and suspension repair and maintenance
• Hydraulic systems diagnosis and repair
• Brake systems, including air brakes
• Direct current (DC) electrical systems for heavy and light duty equipment
• Welding, including MIG, arc, and gas welding and brazing
• Tire repair and replacement on all types of equipment
• Minor body and frame repair

Special Notice:
Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s).
To view the general description and example of duties for a Mechanic, Automotive Advanced Journey/Lead please go to the following link:

http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MECHANIC.pdf

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. This position is a journeyman mechanic position Wage Grade 53; applicants must meet the minimum competencies for this wage grade. The competency specification for this job class is available at:

http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/MECHANIC.pdf

*NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY*

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW:

• A copy of your Class A CDL (If you have one).
• Three (3) professional references, if not provided in your application.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver's 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 A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of 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 Driver's 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.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please 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. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
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.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Kari Carter

SEF Admin Officer

Office (907) 269-5967

Kari.carter@alaska.gov

Danny Johnson
HD Foreman

Office (907)269-5973

Danny.johnson@alaska.gov

Employment Type: Full Time