Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN

Equipment Operator Journey 1 / 2

Base salary for:
Equipment Operator Journey 1 - $31.62 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
Equipment Operator Journey 2 - $33.44 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

As an Equipment Operator, you will operate and maintain a variety of equipment to keep Alaska's transportation infrastructure safe and functional year-round. In the winter, you will perform snow and ice control, snow removal, drainage maintenance, traffic control, and emergency response activities. During the summer, you will maintain roads, bridges, signs, drainage systems, guardrails, pavement markings, and other roadway assets. You will also conduct equipment inspections and maintenance, assist with emergency response efforts, participate in safety and technical training, and operate heavy equipment while developing advanced skills in roadway maintenance operations.

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.

DOT&PF offers a dynamic and diverse work environment, career growth opportunities, professional development, training programs, mentorship opportunities, and a generous benefits package with an excellent retirement plan. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is located in St. Mary’s, AK. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and other challenging Alaska conditions. Daily duties involve operating heavy equipment, maintaining airport and highway infrastructure, performing airfield inspections, supporting emergency response operations, and ensuring the airport remains safe and operational year-round. The position requires working around aircraft, heavy machinery, and active transportation facilities while adhering to strict safety and regulatory requirements.

• Accountability
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  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
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  Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Flexibility
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  Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self-Management
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  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
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  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

• Equipment Operator Journey 1:
  Minimum of a Class B Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required at time of hire. Conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a Class A CDL, provided they obtain Class A within 120 days of hire and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.
• Equipment Operator Journey 2:
  Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required at time of hire. Conditional hire approval can be given only for endorsements; applicant must obtain
  -Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement as a condition of employment.

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and cannot start work in a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) position until Management Services or a designee has confirmed the candidate has passed the required pre‑employment drug test.

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 1‑800‑587‑0430 or 465‑4095 in Juneau or (907) 465‑3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Geoffrey Hubert, Acting Maintenance and Operations Superintendent
Phone: 907‑304‑1145
Email: geoffrey.hubert

Karrie Barone, Administrative Assistant 3
Phone: 907‑304‑1331
Email: karrie.barone