Equipment Operator Journey Lead; PCN

Job Overview

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation/M&O is looking for an Equipment Operator, Journey 1/2/3 Lead in King Salmon to help us Keep Alaska Moving.

Salary & Work Hours (OT Eligible):

• Equipment Operator Journey 1: $31.62 per hour

• Equipment Operator Journey 2: $33.44 per hour

• Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3: $35.53 per hour

• Equipment Operator Journey 1:
  Performs airport and highway maintenance at a State maintenance station that includes a rural Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and State of Alaska rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of highways and airports.
  
  Uses various types of light duty equipment to perform maintenance activities in support of State of Alaska mission and infrastructure maintenance. Heavy equipment use is in a training capacity.
• Equipment Operator Journey 2:
  Performs airport and highway maintenance at a State maintenance station that includes a rural Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and State of Alaska rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of highways and airports.
• Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3:
  Performs airport and highway maintenance at a State maintenance station that includes a rural Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and State of Alaska rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of highways and airports.

• Transportation:
  Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road including cost and limits.
• Vehicle operation:
  Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, or watercraft.
• Problem solving:
  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Eye‑hand coordination:
  Accurately coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to perform job‑related tasks.

Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) compliant with 49 CFR Part 383.23. For Journey 2 and Journey 3, a valid Tanker (N) endorsement is required at time of appointment or within 90 days of hire; a Hazardous Materials (Haz Mat) endorsement may be required. Candidates must complete all pre‑employment requirements applicable to CDL and safety‑sensitive positions, including drug screening and, where applicable, firearms qualification.

DOT&PF offers a generous benefits package, including an excellent retirement plan and opportunities for career growth.

King Salmon, Alaska. The crew operates and maintains the airport and highways in all conditions year‑round.

The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.