Equipment Operator Lead​/Journey ; PCN Nome

Recruitment period extended to allow a larger applicant pool.

Equipment Operator Lead / Journey 3

• Maintain safe and efficient airport and highway operations, including snow and ice control, pavement maintenance, runway inspections, and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Perform repairs to airport infrastructure such as signs, lighting, and fencing.
• Support Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) operations, conduct airfield inspections, wildlife hazard management, airport security inspections, and ensure compliance with FAA and airport safety requirements.

Position located in Nome, AK. The role follows a rotating two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule in a remote airport environment, performing work indoors and outdoors under extreme cold, snow, wind, and other challenging Alaska conditions.

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results.
• 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.

Joining DOT&PF offers career growth opportunities, professional development, training programs, mentorship, a dynamic and diverse work environment, and a generous benefits package with an excellent retirement plan.

Only Alaska residents are eligible. A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with N‑Tanker endorsement is required at time of hire. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383) and compliance with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy are mandatory.

Position may require use of firearms or ammunition. Applicants with a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction are disqualified.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation or alternative communication formats may call or . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.