Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN

Equipment Operator Journey 1 / 2

Base salary for Equipment Operator Journey 1 - $30.90 / hourly (OT Eligible)

Base salary for Equipment Operator Journey 2 - $32.76 / hourly (OT Eligible)

• Set up and operate various heavy equipment for maintenance tasks, including snow removal, hauling, drainage, and infrastructure repairs.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, operator maintenance (fluid checks, cleaning, blade changes), and assist with shop upkeep.
• Maintain roads, bridges, drainage structures, signage, guardrails, and landscaping. Perform bridge repairs, including painting, sandblasting, and concrete work, with potential for summer travel.
• Operate plows, sanders, graders, and other equipment for snow removal, apply abrasives, and handling snow haul operations.
• Respond to road hazards, flooding, debris removal, and other emergencies. Mark and clear obstructions and ensure safe winter working conditions.
• Set up traffic control for work zones using devices like arrow boards, flagging, and other methods for both winter and summer maintenance activities.
• Address material spills, typically caused by equipment leaks or accidents.
• Attend required training (e.g., Traffic Control, First Aid/CPR, OSHA) and train on heavy-duty equipment for snow and ice control, including preparation for the WG 53 test.
• Perform other tasks assigned, including lower-grade duties, and assisting with shop maintenance.

• 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 towards 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 a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards 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.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class B required for Journey 1 and Class A required for Journey
2. Conditional hire approvals:
Journey 1 must obtain Class A within 120 days;
Journey 2 must obtain N‑Tanker endorsement within 90 days.

The position requires a Commercial Driver’s License per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), registration with the CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety-sensitive duties, and consent for driver information review per 49 CFR 382.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call or 465-4095 in Juneau or  (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name:
Ron Davis, Maintenance and Operations Superintendent for Fairbanks District
Phone:
Email: ron.davis