Heavy Equipment Operator​/Laborer - Civil Construction - Kotzebue, AK Kotzebue, AK Posted

Overview

Job Description NANA Construction is hiring for a skilled and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer to support civil construction projects in remote Alaska. This role requires hands-on experience operating a wide range of heavy equipment, performing general labor tasks, and maintaining equipment in demanding environments. Candidates must be comfortable working long hours in remote locations, in extreme weather conditions, and team-oriented job sites.

• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to excavators, wheel loaders, haul trucks and dump trucks, dozers, graders, skid steers, and semi-truck and trailer (manual transmission).
• Perform grading of roads, building pads, and site improvements.
• Use laser levels and machine control GPS systems for accurate grading and layout.
• Excavate foundations, trenches, and drainage ditches.
• Install culverts, underground utilities, water lines, hydrants, and piping systems.

• Perform general labor tasks as required, including hand digging, shoveling, and site cleanup.
• Pour and finish concrete for foundations, pads, and miscellaneous structures.
• Assist with dirt work projects, drainage improvements, and erosion control.

• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA standards, DOT regulations, and site-specific requirements.
• Work safely in extreme weather and uneven terrain.
• Immediately report all incidents/accidents, no matter how small, to their supervisor.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL (manual transmission required).
• Minimum one (1) year experience operating a broad range of heavy equipment.
• Experience with GPS-guided grading systems.
• Forklift certification required.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew in remote locations.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and adaptability to changing site conditions.
• Civil construction, road construction, or utility installation experience preferred.
• Remote or camp-based work experience preferred.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions;

work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift, move and/or carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. Steel toed boots required on the job.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint.…