Driller Sub-Journey (PCN 251644)

Full Job Description

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Design, Engineering, and Construction is looking for a

Driller Sub-Journey

to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist Journey Driller and field geologist with drilling, sampling, and subsurface exploration activities for CIP projects across Northern Alaska, including setup, operation, and safe site restoration.
• Support transportation and logistics of drilling equipment and supplies to project sites, including coordinating commercial transport when required.
• Perform equipment setup, operation, and routine maintenance (drill rigs, sampling tools, small engines, auxiliary equipment) to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Aid in preparing drill/test sites by clearing vegetation, leveling ground, removing snow, or constructing access routes using hand tools or heavy equipment.
• Conduct field and shop tasks such as collecting and preserving soil/rock samples, assisting with subsurface tests, performing inventories, maintaining supplies, and completing required paperwork and safety training.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:
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, 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 that 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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This employment opportunity is perfect for those who crave adventure, hands-on work, and teamwork. You’ll travel across Alaska to reach remote sites few ever see. Each day brings new challenges, from operating heavy equipment to preparing drill sites, all while working closely with a tight-knit crew that takes pride in supporting each other every step of the way, to ensure safety and efficiency. You’ll gain valuable skills in geotechnical drilling, field logistics, and equipment operation, while contributing to infrastructure projects that make a real impact in communities across the state. It’s rewarding, exciting, and never the same day twice!

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position can be based in either Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska. The role offers a dynamic mix of shop work, field work, and team collaboration. Year-round travel is required for site visits, which primarily involve conducting and supporting geotechnical drilling operations. Depending on location and conditions, travel may include small plane, boat, ATV, snow machine, or participation in helicopter-supported operations.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accountability: 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: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self-Management: 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.
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Requirements

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit.

The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements.

The competency specification for this job class is available athttp://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/DRILLER.pdf

Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety-sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

DRILLER SUB-JOURNEYA Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a Class A CDL.

This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain the Class A CDL within 6 months of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

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 designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test.

According to federal regulations, all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database.

EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT

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.

Additional Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Chris Bruns, Chief Engineering Geologist

Phone: 907-451-5376

Email: chris.bruns@alaska.gov