Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN Anchorage

What you will be doing

Under general supervision, professionally operate all heavy equipment associated with the construction and maintenance of Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Examples include motor graders, loaders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, roller compactors, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor‑trailer combinations.

The candidate must operate equipment on the airfield and airport property safely and efficiently, especially during dynamic snow/ice events. Communication on company and air‑to‑ground radios is required. Daily duties include removing snow from airfield surfaces, parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks, cleaning equipment, performing emergency concrete and asphalt repair, brush and tree removal, and other labor‑intensive jobs.

As part of the Airfield Maintenance crew, the incumbent will maintain airport and roadway operations under all conditions, conduct security inspections, maintain airport lighting systems, clear vegetation overgrowth, and train for emergencies. The role demands adaptability and maintaining safety in Alaska’s extreme weather.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport leads the development, operation, and maintenance of the largest airport in Alaska and the fourth busiest cargo airport worldwide. The Airfield Maintenance Station collaborates to uphold regulatory certifications and compliance for a FAR Part 139 and TSA 1542 designated airport. A workforce of 110 staff members contributes to the safe and efficient functioning of the airport.

DOT&PF offers opportunities for career growth, dynamic projects, training programs, mentorship, and a generous benefits package and excellent retirement plan. For more information, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is located at Anchorage International Airport, where employees maintain and improve critical transportation infrastructure under diverse terrain and extreme weather. The role requires adaptability, resourcefulness, and a commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and seamless operation of a key transportation hub.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable, sets priorities, delegates, and complies with control systems.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering information and applying critical thinking to multiple demands.
• Attention to detail: Performs work thoroughly and is conscientious about detail.
• Problem‑solving: Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations.

This position is also eligible for overtime and shift differential.

Eligible Alaska residents only. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with tanker endorsement. A conditional hire approval requires obtaining a N‑Tanker endorsement within 120 days of hire and signing an agreement. Candidates must be eligible for an airport identification badge per TSA regulations (49 CFR 1542), including fingerprinting, criminal background check, and TSA Security Threat Assessment.

All selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and cannot start work until a pre‑employment drug test is cleared. Violations are recorded in the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

Education must be verified with transcripts. Foreign education may be used if deemed equivalent. Work experience must include employer’s name, job title, dates of employment, and full or part‑time status.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact 1‑800‑587‑0430 or 1‑800‑770‑8973.