CDL Driver​/Laborer - Tanker & HazMat - Kotzebue, AK

Job Description

NANA Construction is hiring for a dependable and safety-focused construction professional with a Class A or B CDL, Tanker and Haz Mat endorsements, and a current HAZWOPER certification to support civil construction projects in remote Alaska. This position is hands‑on and field‑based, combining general labor duties with operation of CDL‑required vehicles. The ideal candidate is comfortable working long hours in challenging weather conditions, following strict safety protocols, and living and working in remote camp environments.

• Perform general civil construction labor duties including:
  • Site preparation, cleanup, and material handling.
  • Assisting equipment operators, carpenters, welders, and foremen.
  • Shoveling, grading, and hand‑tool work as required.
• Operate CDL‑required vehicles, including tanker trucks, to transport:
  • Fuel, water, concrete, or other regulated materials.
  • Hazardous and non‑hazardous materials in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Load, unload, and secure materials safely and properly.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain accurate logs, paperwork, and required documentation.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and site‑specific requirements.
• Work safely in extreme weather and uneven terrain.
• Immediately report all incidents/accidents, no matter how small, to their supervisor.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success may also be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in civil construction, environmental work, or industrial labor required.
• Valid Class A or B CDL.
• Tanker (N) and Haz Mat (H) endorsements.
• Current HAZWOPER certification (40‑hour preferred; 8‑hour refresher acceptable if current).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety and hazardous materials handling.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and rotational schedules.
• Ability to live and work in remote Alaska locations for extended periods.

• Experience working in remote or camp‑based projects
• Arctic or cold‑weather construction experience
• Spill response or environmental remediation experience
• Equipment operation experience (loader, excavator, skid steer, etc.)

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the site, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions;

work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift, move…