Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN Fairbanks

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

Department of Transportation & Public Facilities – Fairbanks International Airport’s Airfield Maintenance section

In this role, you will provide vital support by operating heavy equipment to keep airport runways, taxiways, and roads clear and safe, especially during winter conditions. As an important part of our Airfield Maintenance team you’ll perform pavement and facility maintenance, support construction projects, and respond to emergencies to ensure Fairbanks International Airport remains fully operational and compliant with FAA standards.

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.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska’s diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes.

This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska’s breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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.

• Current CDL with endorsements

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration regulations, which requires fingerprinting, a criminal background check, and a TSA Security Threat Assessment.

Must possess a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License at time of hire. Conditional hire is only granted for endorsements; the applicant must obtain an N‑Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign a compliance agreement.

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug & Alcohol policy and must pass a pre‑employment drug test before beginning work in a CDL position.

Applicants must fill the Education section. If no degree, indicate the number of units completed. Transcripts are required to verify credentials. Foreign education may be accepted if duly interpreted as equivalent.

Provide employer name, job title, dates, and full‑ or part‑time status. Resumes are supplemental; incomplete applications may be excluded.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact  (907) 465‑4095, or Alaska Relay 711. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name:
Curt Rogers
Phone:
Email: curt.rogers