Equipment Operator Journey

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

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

• Equipment Operator Journey 1 – $30.20 per hour (OT eligible)
• Equipment Operator Journey 2 – $32.02 per hour (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 handle 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 the well‑being of our community and team. We are dedicated to efficient road maintenance and emergency services, focusing on collaboration, safety, and 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 collaboration with community and partners are key to meeting challenges and serving Alaskans.

This is a full‑time position based at the Central Maintenance Station, MP 101 of the Steese Highway. There is no bunkhouse available. Reliable transportation is required. Expect a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with varied responsibilities and weather conditions. You will work independently and as part of a team, often in challenging weather or terrain. Shift work and emergency responses are part of the role.

Safety is a priority. Ongoing training is provided.

Working in Central Alaska offers a chance to be part of a rugged region where the state’s heartland meets wilderness. The area includes small communities and expansive terrain from the Yukon River valley to boreal forests. As an Equipment Operator, you will keep critical transportation routes open all year while experiencing Alaska’s interior beauty.

• Accountability – Hold self and others accountable, determine priorities, accept responsibility.
• Conscientiousness – High effort and commitment to perform work responsibly.
• Flexibility – Adapt to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self‑Management – Set realistic goals, work with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative.
• Teamwork – Facilitate cooperation, trust, and teamwork.

• Class B Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required at hire.
• Conditional hire possible for non‑Class A applicants; they must obtain a Class A CDL within 120 days of hire and sign an agreement.

• Class A Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required at hire.
• Conditional hire possible only for endorsements; the applicant must obtain an N‑Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement.

Required to comply with DOT&PF policy and federal CDL drug testing. Employment cannot begin until a pre‑employment drug test is cleared.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.