Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN Saint Marys

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased; the listed salary reflects this increase.

Recruitment period extended. If already applied, no need to reapply.

Equipment Operator Journey 1 / 2 – Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation Western District.

Equipment Operator Journey 1 – $32.32 / hourly (OT eligible).

Equipment Operator Journey 2 – $34.18 / hourly (OT eligible).

As an Equipment Operator you will operate and maintain a variety of equipment to keep Alaska’s transportation infrastructure safe and functional year‑round. In winter you will perform snow and ice control, snow removal, drainage maintenance, traffic control, and emergency response activities. In summer you will maintain roads, bridges, signs, drainage systems, guardrails, pavement markings, and other roadway assets. You will also conduct equipment inspections and maintenance, assist with emergency response efforts, participate in safety and technical training, and operate heavy equipment while developing advanced skills in roadway maintenance operations.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We work toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that is resilient. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. We create teams focused on results, work together, and leverage resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships.

Joining DOT&PF offers an array of benefits, career growth opportunities, a dynamic and diverse work environment, professional development, training programs, mentorship, and a generous benefits package and retirement plan. More information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is located in St. Mary’s, AK. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and other challenging Alaska conditions. Daily duties involve operating heavy equipment, maintaining airport and highway infrastructure, performing airfield inspections, supporting emergency response operations, and ensuring the airport remains safe and operational year‑round. The position requires working around aircraft, heavy machinery, and active transportation facilities while adhering to strict safety and regulatory requirements.

• 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.
• Conscientiousness – displays a high level of effort and commitment toward performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Flexibility – is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self‑Management – sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays high initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork – encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

• Equipment Operator Journey 1 – Class B Alaska CDL required at time of hire. Conditional hire with a Class A CDL may be granted if the applicant obtains a Class A CDL within 120 days of hire and signs an agreement.
• Equipment Operator Journey 2 – Class A Alaska CDL required at time of hire. Conditional hire for endorsements may be granted if the applicant obtains a tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and signs an agreement.

Applicants must comply with DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures. Candidates cannot start work in a CDL position until pre‑employment drug testing is confirmed by…