Equipment Operator Journey 1 / Journey 2 / Lead Journey 3 (PCN 253657)

Full Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways & Aviation is looking for an EQUIPMENT OPERATOR JOURNEY 1/2/3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain state highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks to ensure safe and operable conditions, including snow and ice control, pavement repair, brushing, drainage, and traffic control, such as flagging.
• Operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy equipment such as plow trucks, loaders, graders, sweepers, and specialized airport vehicles.
• Perform airport operations tasks including runway inspections, friction testing, issuing NOTAMs, and ensuring FAA certification compliance.
• Provide Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) support, including stand-by duties, training, certification, and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct airport security and wildlife management activities in compliance with FAA, TSA, and State regulations

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.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This position is one of our rare triple flex opportunities—allowing you to promote twice within your own role without reapplying! Once you meet the required qualifications, you can flex up seamlessly, earning both a new title and a pay increase. Based in Nome, Alaska, you’ll have the chance to work in a remote, historic community on the Bering Sea—home to the Iditarod finish line, gold rush history, and breathtaking arctic landscapes that make every workday uniquely Alaskan.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located in NOME, ALASKA.
The role offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with varied responsibilities and conditions. You will work both independently and as part of a team, often in challenging weather, terrain, and remote locations. Regular travel to rural communities within the region is required, and work schedules will be determined based on operational needs. Safety is a top priority, and our supportive team and ongoing training ensure you have the tools and resources needed to succeed in any situation.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core 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.
• First Response: Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.

Special Note:

To view the general description and example of duties for positions 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/EQUIPMENTOPERATOR.pdf.

Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

• A current copy of your CDL with endorsements
• A current copy of your ARFF Certification, if applicable

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

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

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.

Equipment Operator Journey 1

A Class B Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of hire. The proposed appointee must successfully obtain a Class A CDL within 120 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Equipment Operator Journey 2

A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire. A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements.

This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain the N Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Equipment Operator Lead Journey 3A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire.

A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess the required endorsement.

This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain the N Tanker endorsement within 90 days 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.

ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT

This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition.

If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208).

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and

has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC)

Please be aware - this position requires the applicant (at their expense) to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in compliance with federal regulations pertaining to certain maritime port facilities.

All terminal employees are required to obtain a TWIC in order to work in certain restricted areas of the terminals.

Information about the TWIC can be found on the TWIC information web site link, https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic/#, or call the TWIC help desk at 1-866-347-8942.

If you are selected for the position, you will be required to immediately enroll/apply for the required TWIC card. The applicant selected for the position must have their TWIC card in hand in order to be unescorted within a restricted or secure area of the terminal facility.

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 EXPERIENCEIf 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 STATEMENTThe 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: Geoff Hubert, Equipment Shop Foreman, Hiring Manager for Western District

Phone: 907-443-3429

Email: Geoffrey.Hubert@alaska.gov