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Fire Mechanic - Range 27 / Iaff
- Municipality of Anchorage (Anchorage, AK)
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FIRE MECHANIC - Range 27 / IAFF
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FIRE MECHANIC - Range 27 / IAFF
Salary
$46.81 - $50.61 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2025-00873
Department
Anchorage Fire Department
Division
AFD Shop
Opening Date
10/10/2025
Closing Date
11/3/2025 11:59 PM Alaska
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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters (Local 1264) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday; 06:00 to 16:30
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Under general supervision, perform skilled mechanical repair work and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of the fire apparatus, vehicles, equipment, tools and shop appliances in the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD). Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, completion of an approved apprenticeship program in heavy duty gas or diesel vehicle mechanics, and four (4) years of journeyman experience as a diesel mechanic, of which two (2) years include mechanical experience on fire apparatus.
Incumbent must furnish hand and power tools common to the trade.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Satisfactory audiological exam and drug screen at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory audiological exam and drug screen prior to beginning work.
All information from pre-employment examinations is the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and are confidential. Copies of any pre-employment examinations will not be provided to the applicant by the MOA or the medical examiner.
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
+ Life Insurance
+ Dependent Life Insurance
+ Short Term Disability
+ Long Term Disability
Retirement:
+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Paid Leave Plan
+ 13 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
+ Yes
+ No
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Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?
+ Yes
+ No
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Which best describes your level of completed education?
+ Less than high school
+ High school diploma / GED / Equivalent or higher education
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Did you complete an approved apprenticeship program in heavy duty gas or diesel vehicle mechanics?
+ Yes
+ No
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Please specify where you completed your apprenticeship program in heavy duty gas or diesel vehicle mechanics.
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Which best describes your journeyman experience as a diesel mechanic?
+ Less than 4 years
+ 4 years
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Which best describes your mechanical experience on fire apparatus?
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 years or more
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Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can obtain one by time of hire?
+ Yes
+ No
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Employer
Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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