Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN

Job Description

ATTENTION:
Salary Schedules have been updated as of 7/1/2026. The salary for this position has been updated to reflect this change.

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

Keep Alaska Moving!

What You Will Be Doing As a member of the Airfield Maintenance team at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), you will operate and maintain one of the most modern airport snow removal fleets in the nation while helping keep Alaska's largest airport operating safely year-round.

Job Description
ATTENTION:
Salary Schedules have been updated as of 7/1/2026. The salary for this position has been updated to reflect this change.
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Airfield Maintenance, is looking for a Equipment Operator Journey 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What You Will Be Doing As a member of the Airfield Maintenance team at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), you will operate and maintain one of the most modern airport snow removal fleets in the nation while helping keep Alaska's largest airport operating safely year-round.

Primary Duties

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.
• Perform snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks during rapidly changing weather conditions.
• Maintain airfield infrastructure through pavement marking installation, asphalt and concrete repairs, vegetation management, and security inspections.
• Communicate effectively on company and air-to-ground radio systems while operating safely in an active airfield environment around aircraft and airport operations.
• Support emergency response activities and perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks that provide experience and exposure unmatched by most equipment operator positions.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, perform highly visible work critical to Alaska's transportation system, and develop skills across a diverse range of airport maintenance operations.

Our Organization, Mission, And Culture Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's mission is to safely develop, operate, and maintain a world-class transportation hub that serves Alaska and the global community. As Alaska's largest airport and the world's third busiest cargo airport, ANC supports everything from general aviation and passenger travel to international cargo operations, while also serving as home to the world's busiest seaplane base.

Our Airfield Maintenance team takes pride in maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping Alaska connected through safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team This position offers a unique opportunity to launch or build a career in aviation while working alongside one of the most respected airport maintenance teams in the industry. You will operate modern, specialized equipment rarely found outside of major international airports and gain experience that few careers can provide. For those passionate about aviation, there are few jobs more rewarding than working daily around aircraft while helping keep one of the world's most important cargo airports open and operating regardless of weather conditions.

The traveling public, airlines, cargo operators, and communities across Alaska depend on the airport remaining open, and you will be part of the team responsible for making that happen. In addition to meaningful and highly visible work, employees enjoy a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information :(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The Working Environment You Can Expect This position is located at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you'll work at the center of one of the world's busiest aviation hubs. Most days, you will be part of a highly coordinated team operating specialized equipment in synchronized formations across runways, taxiways, and aprons, requiring precision, communication, and teamwork to safely maintain critical airfield infrastructure.

From operating heavy equipment alongside widebody aircraft to responding to snowstorms, maintaining pavement markings, and supporting airport operations around the clock, you'll experience a dynamic work environment unlike almost any other equipment operator position.

Who We Are Looking For To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable…