Equipment Operator 1

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Gold Company, LLC in Nome, Alaska is seeking an Equipment Operator 1 to operate loaders, excavators, and skid steers in harsh winter conditions, plowing snow, stockpiling material, and feeding processing plants.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of heavy equipment experience; pre-employment drug screening and background check are required. MSHA and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years operating loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications (MSHA, First Aid/CPR).

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders to plow and stockpile snow and load snow into trucks.
• Operate excavators to feed processing plants and clear ditches.
• Operate skid steers and forklifts to move materials.
• Perform light maintenance on listed equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules and work in a composite crew environment.

Skills

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About this position: Equipment Operator 1 in Nome, AK, for Alaska Gold Company, LLC

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

• Operate loaders of various sizes plowing snow, stockpiling snow and loading snow into hauling trucks.
• Operate excavators performing tasks such as filling supersacks, clearing ditches of snow, and feeding processing plants with materials.
• Operate skid steers plowing snow and moving materials with forks.
• Perform lite maintenance on above listed equipment (check fluids, grease, maintain in safe operation).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Level of Experience Requirements: 1 to 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers and excavators

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of Equipment safety.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and trucks.
• Ability to work in a Composite Type Crew Environment.
• Ability to obtain necessary training for the work environment.

Preferred

• Current MSHA and First Aid/CPR certification.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for strenuous and demanding work. Lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects are a must. Operators must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Jobs are performed outdoors with almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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