Equipment Operator Journey Lead; PCN

Equipment Operator, Journey 1/2/3 Lead

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation/M&O is looking for an Equipment Operator, Journey 1/2/3 Lead in Cold Bay to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

SALARY INFORMATION:
Equipment Operator Journey 1: $32.32 / hourly - OT Eligible Equipment Operator Journey 2: $34.18 / hourly - OT Eligible Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3: $36.32 / hourly - OT Eligible

What you will be doing:

• Equipment Operator Journey 1:
  Performs airport and highway maintenance at a State maintenance station that includes a rural Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and State of Alaska rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of Highways and airports.
  
  This position will utilize various types of light duty equipment to perform maintenance activities in support of State of Alaska mission and maintenance of infrastructure. Use of heavy equipment will be in a training capacity.
• Equipment Operator Journey 2:
  Performs airport and highway maintenance at the State maintenance station that includes a rural Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and State of Alaska rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of highways and airports.
• Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3:
  Performs airport and highway maintenance at a State maintenance station that includes a rural Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and State of Alaska rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of highways and airports.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position with the Cold Bay Maintenance Station crew is located in Cold Bay, Alaska. The crew operates and maintains our airport and highways in all conditions, year around. Whether plowing snow in near "white-out" conditions; repairing asphalt; maintaining airfield lighting and signs; or training for any emergency that may occur. Our ideal candidate will thrive in the variety of tasks and the teamwork that this busy environment offers.

Opportunity exists to travel to other stations, possibly for extended periods, during the summer months to complete projects.

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Transportation:
  Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road including cost and limits.
• Vehicle operation:
  Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.
• Problem solving:
  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Eye-hand coordination:
  Accurately coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to perform job-related tasks (for example, to move, carry, or manipulate objects).

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

Special

Note:

Equipment Operator Journey 1:
As a condition of employment, the incumbent shall obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (in accordance with 49 CFR Part 383.23 ) within six (6) months of hire and shall comply with all provisions set forth in the most recent Equipment Operator Flex Letter of Agreement (LOA). Failure to obtain the required licensure within the specified…