Maintenance Specialist Traffic Control & Electronic Systems Journey 2/Lead (PCN 251968)

Full Job Description

What you will be doing:

This is not typical construction electrical work.

As an Maintenance Specialist Traffic Control & Electronic Systems Journey 2/Lead, you’ll maintain the systems that control traffic flow and illuminate highways, directly supporting public safety.

You’ll work with a small, close-knit crew on highly specialized electrical systems few electricians in Alaska ever experience—while enjoying a steady schedule, strong benefits, and long-term stability.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Our team supports public safety by maintaining the traffic signal and highway illumination systems that keep Alaska’s transportation network operating safely.

Because the work is high-risk and safety-critical, teamwork, communication, and trust are essential.

We take pride in knowing our work helps people and families get where they need to go safely every day.The benefits of joining our team:

This position offers steady, year-round employment with a predictable schedule compared to traditional construction work.

In addition to base pay, this position offers strong benefits, excellent leave accrual, and long-term job stability.

Employer-supported CDL training may be available for qualified candidates who do not already possess a Class B CDL with air brakes.

You’ll gain specialized, hands-on experience with traffic control, lighting, detection systems, and exposure to fiber optic splicing. The role provides the opportunity to work independently while being supported by a small, close-knit crew. The work is safety-critical, and we rely on one another to perform it safely every day. What we do also matters beyond the job itself—our work helps keep families moving and getting home safely through the infrastructure we maintain.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in FAIRBANKS.

Work is performed both in a maintenance shop and in the field along highways, intersections, and other facilities using bucket trucks and specialized equipment. The position requires outdoor work year-round, often in live traffic and at heights, with travel throughout the region.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Special Note: Most travel within the region is by truck; travel by small aircraft is rare.
Specific Requirements: Certificate of Fitness Journey Electrician & First Aid/CPR Card

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Requirements

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

Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of application, applicants are requested to provide:

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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 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.

Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec. Sys, Journey 2 Lead
A Class B Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement, is required at time of hire.

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.

ELECTRICIANS LICENSE REQUIRED

All applicants are required to have an Electricians license with the State of Alaska in order to be hired into the above position. A conditional hire approval can be given for those applicants who are licensed in a state who has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska.

An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon successfully obtaining an Electricians license with the State of Alaska within 90 days, and may begin work only AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the license.

EDUCATIONTo 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 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.

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 1-800-587-0430 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.

Additional Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Eric Slay, Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Cntrl & Elec Sys, Foreman, Hiring Manager
907-451-5279
eric.slay@alaska.gov