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

LOCATION: 1000 Airport Heights

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.