Alaska Equipment Operator Lead – Airport & Highway Maintenance

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Alaska; On-site; USD 87,249,000 - 98,636,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Yakutat Maintenance Station is seeking Equipment Operator Journeys 1, 2, and Lead/Journey 3 to perform airport and highway maintenance. The roles require operating light to some heavy equipment at a rural Part 139 certificated airport, with training opportunities and strict compliance with FHWA/FAA/TSA regulations.

Positions are open to Alaska residents in Yakutat.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of equipment functions and safe operation.
• Ability to operate and set up core and duty station equipment.
• Reading regulations and following safety procedures.
• Teamwork and effective communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain state highways, airports, seaplane floats, bridges, and docks to keep infrastructure safe.
• Operate light and some heavy equipment; training as needed for heavier gear.
• Follow FHWA/FAA/TSA/state rules for maintenance of highways and airports.

Skills

Transportation

Vehicle operation

Problem solving

Eye-hand coordination

Job description

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Yakutat Maintenance Station is seeking Equipment Operator Journeys 1, 2, and Lead/Journey 3 to perform airport and highway maintenance. The roles require operating light to some heavy equipment at a rural Part 139 certificated airport, with training opportunities and strict compliance with FHWA/FAA/TSA regulations.

Positions are open to Alaska residents in Yakutat.