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State Equipment Fleet (SEF) – Alaska DOT&PF

Location

FAIRBANKS, AK

Summary description:

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), State Equipment Fleet (SEF), is offering a SkillBridge opportunity for transitioning service members interested in heavy equipment and diesel mechanics. Participants will receive hands-on training maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment used in roadway and airport operations, including loaders, graders, dump trucks, and support vehicles.This program provides real-world experience alongside experienced mechanics, exposure to preventative maintenance programs, diagnostics, and repair procedures, and an introduction to state fleet operations in Alaska’s unique and challenging environments.This opportunity is designed to build job-ready skills and support transition into full-time employment in the transportation and infrastructure field.

Job description:

Participants will train alongside experienced State Equipment Fleet (SEF) mechanics performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on heavy equipment and fleet vehicles used in roadway and airport operations.Duties include assisting with inspections, servicing engines and hydraulic systems, troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing minor and major repairs, and learning proper safety procedures and documentation practices.Participants will gain hands-on experience with equipment such as loaders, graders, dump trucks, and support vehicles, while developing skills applicable to entry-level and journey-level mechanic positions.

This is an unpaid training opportunity under the DoD SkillBridge program. Service members continue to receive pay and benefits from their military service during participation.

Eligibility factors:

All Services

Participants must be eligible for the DoD SkillBridge program and have command approval. Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in heavy equipment or diesel mechanics preferred. Valid driver’s license required; ability to obtain a CDL is beneficial but not required for participation.

Alaska

Typical pay $66K – $105K/yr

Median pay: $83K/yr

What Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines typically earn in Alaska — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

Marked DIB in the DoW directory

DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.

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