Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex (PCN 252599M)

State of Alaska•Anchorage International Airport, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Airfield Maintenance, is seeking an Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex to join their team at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). This role involves operating and maintaining modern airport snow removal fleets to ensure the safe operation of Alaska's largest airport year-round. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, perform critical work for Alaska's transportation system, and develop diverse skills in airport maintenance. The Airfield Maintenance team takes pride in maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping Alaska connected through safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Requirements

Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383).
Must register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties.
Must provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.
Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures.
Selected candidates 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.
Candidates must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542), which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check.
The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
Obtain an Airport Security Badge and maintain it for the term of employment.
Obtain Airport Movement Area Driver Certification – Required to operate vehicles in aircraft movement areas to ensure compliance with airfield safety and communication protocols. (Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 139.329)- This training will be provided by the state and is required prior to vehicle operations.
For Equipment Operator Journey 2: A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire.
For Equipment Operator Journey 1: A Class B Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire.
For Equipment Operator Journey 1: A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position. A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a Class A CDL. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain a Class A CDL within 180 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
For Equipment Operator Journey 2: A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for Equipment Operator Journey 1 at time of hire, but conditional hire is possible if obtained within 180 days.
N-Tanker endorsement is required for Equipment Operator Journey 2 within 90 days of hire, with conditional hire possible.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment including loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.
Perform snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks during rapidly changing weather conditions.
Maintain airfield infrastructure through pavement marking installation, asphalt and concrete repairs, vegetation management, and security inspections.
Communicate effectively on company and air-to-ground radio systems while operating safely in an active airfield environment around aircraft and airport operations.
Support emergency response activities and perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks that provide experience and exposure unmatched by most equipment operator positions.