Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN 250942 M)

State of Alaska•Anchorage International Airport, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Anchorage International Airport, is hiring Equipment Operator Journey 2 employees for its Airfield Maintenance crew. Under general supervision, the employee operates specialized heavy equipment used to construct and maintain the airport and its roadways, including on the airfield and airport property. Work takes place in a dynamic environment, including rapidly changing snow and ice conditions, and requires safe, efficient operation and clear communication on company and air-to-ground radios. Daily work includes removing snow from airfield surfaces, parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks. Other duties include cleaning equipment, emergency concrete and asphalt repairs, brush and tree removal, security inspections, airport lighting-system maintenance, clearing vegetation from rights-of-way and airport safety areas, and training for emergencies. The crew maintains airport facilities and roadways in all conditions and helps ensure safe, continuous airport operations. The position is based at Anchorage International Airport and contributes to the safe and reliable operation of a major transportation hub. The work requires adaptability and resourcefulness in Alaska’s varied terrain and extreme weather, along with attention to teamwork, safety, and environmental responsibility. The role is eligible for overtime and shift differential.

Requirements

Knowledge and abilities sufficient to independently operate specialized heavy-duty equipment using standard methods and techniques of the operational field.
Knowledge of equipment functions and which equipment is appropriate for particular conditions and assignments.
Knowledge of applicable construction, maintenance, agricultural, or other chemicals and materials; hazardous-materials regulations; and equipment-operation safety regulations and practices.
Skill in operating the specific equipment relevant to the work.
Ability to set up and operate equipment proficiently and safely; maintain situational awareness; and take appropriate action to prevent damage.
Ability to perform equipment safety checks and identify inspection points.
Ability to observe work environments and conditions, read and understand applicable regulations, and follow instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member and react effectively in emergency and disaster situations.
Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required at time of hire.
Must obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 120 days of hire if not already held and sign an agreement to do so as a condition of employment.
Must register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse before performing safety-sensitive duties and consent to employer review of driver information.
Must pass the required pre-employment drug test before starting work in the CDL position and comply with DOT&PF drug and alcohol policies.
Must be eligible for an airport identification badge, including passing fingerprint-based criminal-history checks, a comprehensive background investigation, and a TSA Security Threat Assessment.
Alaska residents only.

Responsibilities

Safely and professionally operate specialized heavy equipment for airport construction and maintenance under general supervision.
Operate equipment on the airfield and airport property, including in rapidly changing snow and ice conditions.
Communicate clearly using company and air-to-ground radios.
Remove snow from airfield surfaces, parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks.
Clean and maintain equipment and perform equipment safety checks.
Perform emergency concrete and asphalt repairs.
Remove brush and trees and clear vegetation from rights-of-way and airport safety areas.
Conduct airport security inspections and maintain airport lighting systems.
Maintain airport facilities and roadways in all conditions.
Train for emergencies and respond effectively to emergency or disaster situations.