Seasonal Equipment Operator I (Airport)

City & Borough of Juneau • Juneau, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Juneau International Airport is seeking a seasonal Equipment Operator to join the team! This is the entry level of the Equipment Operator job class series requiring at least 2 years of equipment operation experience. You’ll operate specialized maintenance and snow/ice control equipment to excavate, install, maintain, and repair airport facilities and roadways, and keep aircraft movement areas safe and operational through Juneau’s winter conditions. This role is safety-critical and mission-driven, supporting reliable air service for the region.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid Class “B” State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes at time of appointment and for continued employment.
• Must pass a TSA-required security check per 49 CFR 1542 and 1544 and Airport Security Program.
• This will require an FBI fingerprint criminal history records check.
• Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record.
• Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough’s drug-testing program.

Nice To Haves

• Operating heavy and light motorized equipment including front-end loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks in hauling biosolid materials, the construction and/or maintenance of streets, roadways, utilities, airport runways, airport taxiways, airport ramps, and/or airport aprons, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment and applying safety procedures.
• Have a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Are able to be polite and courteous to the public.
• Are situationally aware and conscious of safety.
• Motivated to perform high-quality work.
• Can be available to work overtime during inclement weather.
• Can be available for on-call responses to emergencies and other weather events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Consistent, timely, and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized maintenance and snow/ice control equipment to excavate, install, maintain, and repair airport facilities and roadways.
• Keep aircraft movement areas safe and operational through Juneau’s winter conditions.
• Perform a combination of job functions that vary throughout the winter season.
• Execute specific instructions and be completely responsible for the safe operation of heavy maintenance and snow removal equipment.
• Apply appropriate guidelines, such as safe operating procedures, to the specific equipment used.

Benefits

• Professional growth in a fast-paced, FAA-regulated environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on the traveling public.
• The opportunity to live and work in one of the most scenic and vibrant communities in Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed