Equipment Operator - Journey 1 (PCN 252580)

State of Alaska•Anchorage International Airport, AK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Airfield Maintenance, is looking for an Equipment Operator - Journey 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! Under general supervision, professionally operate all heavy equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of the Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Examples of equipment include, but are not limited to, motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, roller compactors, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations. The candidate will operate equipment on the airfield and airport property. The incumbent must be able to operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner in a dynamic environment that is rapidly changing during snow/ice events. They must also be able to communicate clearly on company and air to ground radios. Daily duties include removing snow from the airfield surfaces, parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks. Other duties are cleaning of equipment, emergency concrete and asphalt repair, brush and tree removal, and many other labor-intensive jobs. As a part of the AFM crew the candidate will operate and maintain these airports and roadways in all conditions. Whether plowing snow in near “white-out” conditions to prepare the airport for normal aircraft operations; maintaining roadways safely for the traveling public; repairing asphalt on paved surfaces; conducting security inspections on the airport; maintaining airport lighting systems; clearing rights-of-way and airport safety areas of vegetation overgrowth; or training for any emergency that may occur, these are just a few of the situations you can find us in while making the difficult seem routine day after day. We truly keep Alaska moving! The mission at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is to spearhead the development, operation, and maintenance of the airport, serving Anchorage, Alaska, and the global community. Recognized with numerous awards, our dedicated team functions seamlessly to ensure the airport's safety and efficient functioning. From accommodating a diverse range of aircraft, including small general aviation to the world's largest cargo planes, to managing state-of-the-art airfield lighting systems, our electricians are at the forefront of innovation. Anchorage International Airport proudly holds the title of the largest airport in Alaska and ranks as the fourth busiest cargo airport worldwide. With a workforce of 110 staff members, our Airfield Maintenance Station collaborates harmoniously to uphold regulatory certifications and compliance standards for this pivotal FAR Part 139 and TSA 1542 designated airport, encompassing even the world's busiest seaplane base.

Requirements

Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383).
Register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties.
Provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.
A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire.
Must obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 180 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures.
Pass the required Pre-Employment drug test.
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.
Pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check.
Pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Pass a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Alaska Residents Only

Responsibilities

Operate all heavy equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of the Anchorage International Airport (ANC), including motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, roller compactors, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.
Operate equipment on the airfield and airport property.
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner in a dynamic environment that is rapidly changing during snow/ice events.
Communicate clearly on company and air to ground radios.
Remove snow from airfield surfaces, parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks.
Clean equipment.
Perform emergency concrete and asphalt repair.
Perform brush and tree removal.
Operate and maintain airports and roadways in all conditions.
Conduct security inspections on the airport.
Maintain airport lighting systems.
Clear rights-of-way and airport safety areas of vegetation overgrowth.
Train for any emergency that may occur.