Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN: 252136)

Full Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Highways and Aviation, is looking for an Equipment Operator Journey 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:
You will operate heavy equipment and work with a maintenance crew to keep Nome’s highways open, safe, and maintained year-round.

• Run plow trucks with sanders, wings, and blades during winter storms
• Operate graders for blading, ditching, and surface repairs
• Haul gravel and materials; support asphalt and gravel road work
• Operate dozers, loaders, snow blowers, and water tankers
• Haul heavy equipment with semi and lowboy trailers
• Maintain culverts, drainage, signs, bridges, and right-of-way areas
• Perform traffic control, flagging, and general labor as needed
• Complete daily equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Work shift schedules and respond during severe weather

Our organization, mission, and culture:The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.

In Maintenance & Operations, that means showing up in all conditions to keep roads open, safe, and reliable for our communities. We value hard work, teamwork, and accountability.

Our crews take pride in running solid equipment, backing each other up, and getting the job done right — especially when Alaska weather makes it tough.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is based in Nome, Alaska

You will work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. This position will work during winter storms, shift work, and physically demanding tasks.

You’ll operate heavy equipment on highways and rural roads, working as part of a tight-knit crew that relies on teamwork, safety, and clear communication to get the job done.

The benefits of joining our team:

This is a steady, year-round State employment with a reliable schedule that supports work-life balance.

You’ll earn paid leave, receive health insurance and retirement benefits, and have opportunities for overtime during storms and emergency response.

DOT&PF promotes from within, giving you clear pathways to advance your skills, move into lead roles, and build a long-term career operating equipment in Alaska.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/

Special Note:
The following certifications can be obtained on the job:
Flagger Certification
Mine, Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training certificate
First Aid and CPR Certification, preferred, but not required

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.

Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At the time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

• A current copy of your CDL, with endorsements (if applicable)

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.

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 an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

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. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions.

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; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICYSelected 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: Jocelyn Swindel

Phone: (907) 388-9540
Email: jocelyn.swindel@alaska.gov