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Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 (PCN 252491)

State of Alaska

Transportation and Public Facilities

Fresh

Location

Salary

$27.84 - $29.66

per hour

Closes

March 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating light and heavy equipment to maintain roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in Alaska's challenging terrain and weather.

You'll support the state's transportation system by performing hands-on maintenance tasks, with opportunities for training and career growth in a team-oriented environment.

It's a good fit for reliable, safety-conscious individuals with experience in equipment operation who enjoy outdoor work and want stable government benefits.

Key Requirements

  • Journey-level proficiency in operating light and heavy-duty equipment
  • Ability to perform maintenance activities on state infrastructure like roads and facilities
  • Experience in equipment operation, with training provided for heavy-duty use at Journey 1 level
  • Willingness to work shift schedules, including potential evenings or weekends at Journey 2 level
  • Strong judgment, decision-making, and ethical conduct
  • Ability to work in diverse Alaska environments, including remote locations and extreme weather
  • Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and DOT&PF core values of integrity, excellence, and respect

Full Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!


The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region Maintenance & Operations in Juneau is looking for an Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:Equipment Operator - Journey 1 The incumbent will perform equipment operations commensurate with a journey-level operator.

The main focus of this position will be to utilize various types of light duty equipment to perform maintenance activities in support of State of Alaska mission and maintenance of infrastructure.

Use of heavy-duty equipment will be in a training capacity.Equipment Operator - Journey 2 The incumbent will perform equipment operations commensurate with a journeyman level operator.

The main focus of this position will be to utilize various types of heavy equipment to perform maintenance activities.

Shift work may be required.Our organization, mission, and culture:The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.

We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges.

We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed.

Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront.

As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder.

The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is located in Juneau.
Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
  • 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 problem; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  • Eye-hand coordination: Accurately coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to perform job-related tasks (for example, to move, carry, or manipulate objects
  • Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

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

At time of interview applicant must submit:

  • Please provide a current copy of your Commercial Driver's License with endorsements.
  • Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

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.


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 Operatory Journey 1
    Hire approval is conditional in that the proposed appointee successfully obtains a Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire and signs an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

  • Equipment Operator Journey 2A 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 an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

    SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThis recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process.

    The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education.

    The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.FLEXIBLY STAFFEDThis position is flexibly staffed.

    This vacancy may be filled at either the Equipment Operator Journey 1 or Equipment Operator Journey 2 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience.

    The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at.

    If filled at Level 1, promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.EDUCATION To 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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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: Marcus Zimmerman, Maintenance and Operations Manager
    Phone: (907) 465-4655
    Email: marcus.zimmerman@alaska.gov


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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-alaska-5259156