Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN

Equipment Operator Journey 1 / 2

Base salary for:

• Equipment Operator Journey 1 - $30.20 / hourly (OT Eligible)
• Equipment Operator Journey 2 - $32.02 / 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 (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.

Our mission is to maintain safe, reliable infrastructure while prioritizing community wellbeing. We are dedicated to efficient road maintenance and emergency services, with a focus on collaboration, safety, and ongoing development. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shares this commitment, working toward a modern, resilient transportation system. We believe teamwork, communication, and coordination with community and private sector partners are key to successfully meeting our challenges and serving Alaskans.

Through continuous growth and collaboration, we strive to keep Alaska moving forward.

This is a full-time position based at the Central Maintenance Station, located at MP 101 of the Steese Highway. There is no bunkhouse available at this location; applicants must have reliable transportation to and from the duty station each day. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and conditions. You’ll work independently and as part of a team, often in challenging weather or terrain.

Shift work and emergency responses are part of the role, and safety is a priority. Our supportive team and ongoing training ensure you have the tools to succeed in any situation.

Working in Central Alaska offers a chance to be part of a rugged and breathtakingly remote region where the state’s heartland meets vast wilderness. This area includes small communities and expansive terrain, from the Yukon River valley to the rolling interior hills and boreal forests. Known for its extreme seasonal contrasts—midnight sun in summer and snowy solitude in winter—Central Alaska supports a lifestyle deeply connected to the land through hunting, fishing, and subsistence traditions.

As an Equipment Operator with the Department of Transportation, you’ll play a vital role in keeping critical transportation routes open year-round, all while experiencing the profound beauty and resilience of Alaska’s interior.

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable, sets priorities, and delivers high-quality results.
• Conscientiousness: Demonstrates a high level of effort and commitment towards work.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts quickly to changing conditions or obstacles.
• Self-Management: Sets realistic personal goals, works with minimal supervision, and demonstrates initiative.
• Teamwork: Encourages cooperation, fosters commitment, and works with others to achieve goals.

• Equipment Operator Journey 1 – Minimum Class B Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required  not yet a Class B, must obtain Class A CDL within 120…