Equipment Operator, Journey Flex; PCN

Recruitment Extension Notice

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region Highways & Aviation is looking for an Equipment Operator, Journey 1/2 Flex in Homer to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

• Depending on the experience of the chosen candidate, this role may be filled at either the Journey 1 or Journey 2 level. To be eligible for Journey 2, a valid class A CDL is required. Specific salary details are provided below.
• Equipment Operator, Journey 1: $28.78 - $30.76 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
• Equipment Operator, Journey 2: $30.60 - $32.71 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

As part of a maintenance crew, this position performs various tasks associated with the year‑round maintenance of state highways within the Peninsula District. The work includes but is not limited to operating and servicing heavy and light‑duty equipment, maintenance of all vegetation, signs, barricades, fences, bridges, culverts and drainage structures, bike paths and road surfaces within the State Right‑of‑Way, as well as performing traffic control duties.

Perform snow and ice removal with plow/sanders and graders with all attachments. Incumbent will be assigned the Homer maintenance station.

At the Equipment Operator, Journey 1 level, the incumbent will perform equipment operations commensurate with a journey‑level operator. The main focus of this position will be to 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‑duty equipment will be in a training capacity.

At the Equipment Operator, Journey 2 level, the incumbent will perform equipment operations commensurate with a journeyman‑level operator. The main focus of this position will be to utilize various types of heavy equipment to perform maintenance activities. Shift work may be required.

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.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

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 is part of the Homer maintenance crew. As part of the Homer Maintenance & Operations team, the selected candidate will perform numerous year‑round highway maintenance and operations tasks within the Peninsula District boundaries.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for…