Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 (PCN 251973)

State of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Maintenance & Operations Fairbanks District, is hiring an Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 to support highway and airport maintenance within the Denali District. This is a permanent winter seasonal position. The role is part of a maintenance crew and performs journey-level equipment operation and a range of maintenance activities. The employee operates and services light- and heavy-duty equipment to maintain vegetation, signs, barricades, fences, bridges, culverts, drainage structures, bike paths, and road surfaces within the State right-of-way. Duties also include traffic control, including flagging, and other maintenance tasks as needed. Heavy-duty equipment operation will initially be performed in a training capacity. Work spans a variety of maintenance activities and may require shift work. The position is based at 2301 Peger Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska. The work may take place in remote locations or urban centers and involves Alaska’s rugged terrain and extreme seasonal weather. The department emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, teamwork, collaboration, and service to Alaskans. The hiring level determines the hourly rate: Equipment Operator Journey 1 pays $30.43 per hour and Equipment Operator Journey 2 pays $32.29 per hour; both are overtime-eligible. A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License is required at hire. The employee must obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and comply with applicable CDL drug and alcohol testing requirements and department policy.

Requirements

Meet the minimum qualifications for Equipment Operator Journey 1 or Journey 2 through an appropriate combination of education and/or progressively responsible experience.
For Journey 1, demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently operate small or non-specialized light-duty motorized equipment for assigned work as an assistant under direction.
For Journey 2, demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to independently operate specialized, heavy-duty equipment using standard operational methods and techniques.
Know equipment functions and appropriate equipment use for specific conditions and assignments, applicable materials and chemicals, hazardous materials regulations, and equipment safety regulations and practices.
Have applicable skills in operating the specific equipment.
Be able to set up and safely operate equipment, maintain and communicate situation awareness, prevent damage, perform equipment safety checks, identify inspection points, observe work conditions, understand relevant regulations, follow instructions, work effectively with a team, and respond effectively in emergencies and disasters.
Possess a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License at time of hire.
Register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse before performing safety-sensitive duties and provide consent for the employer to review driver information as required by federal regulations.
Obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to do so as a condition of employment.
Pass the required pre-employment drug test and comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures.
Submit three professional references and the last two performance evaluations (or letters of recommendation if evaluations are unavailable) at interview, if not already attached.
Complete the application’s Education section and provide transcripts when education is used to meet or support minimum qualifications or competencies.

Responsibilities

Operate and service light- and heavy-duty equipment for highway and airport maintenance.
Maintain vegetation, signs, barricades, fences, bridges, culverts, drainage structures, bike paths, and road surfaces within the State right-of-way.
Perform traffic control duties, including flagging.
Perform other maintenance tasks as needed.
Initially operate heavy-duty equipment in a training capacity.
Work as part of a maintenance crew across a variety of maintenance activities.