Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex (PCN 252599M)
State of Alaska
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Job summary
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Airfield Maintenance, seeks Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Pay varies by journey level and location; hourly rates are posted for Journey 1 and Journey 2, with CDL requirements stated.
Operating heavy equipment and performing snow removal on runways and related areas are core duties. The role offers exposure to a modern airport fleet and opportunities to grow within a
Qualifications
- Must have Alaska CDL with appropriate class by hire date.
- Residency restrictions apply to Alaska residents.
- Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy airport equipment (loaders, graders, dump trucks, snow removal machines).
- Perform snow and ice removal on runways and aprons.
- Maintain airfield infrastructure including markings and repairs.
- Communicate clearly on radio while operating near aircraft.
- Support emergency response and related maintenance tasks.
Skills
Job description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
Keep Alaska Moving!
of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Airfield Maintenance, is looking for a Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.
$27.84 hourly
$29.66 hourly
As a member of the Airfield Maintenance team at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), you will operate and maintain one of the most modern airport snow removal fleets in the nation while helping keep Alaska's largest airport operating safely year-round.
If applying for the Equipment Operator Journey 1, please note that you will be limited to operating equipment that falls within the Class B CDL requirements. All Equipment Operator Journey 2 positions require a Class A CDL and are expected to operate all equipment.
- Operate heavy equipment including loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.
- Perform snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks during rapidly changing weather conditions.
- Maintain airfield infrastructure through pavement marking installation, asphalt and concrete repairs, vegetation management, and security inspections.
- Communicate effectively on company and air-to-ground radio systems while operating safely in an active airfield environment around aircraft and airport operations.
- Support emergency response activities and perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks that provide experience and exposure unmatched by most equipment operator positions.
This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, perform highly visible work critical to Alaska's transportation system, and develop skills across a diverse range of airport maintenance operations.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's mission is to safely develop, operate, and maintain a world-class transportation hub that serves Alaska and the global community. As Alaska's largest airport and the world's third busiest cargo airport, ANC supports everything from general aviation and passenger travel to international cargo operations, while also serving as home to the world's busiest seaplane base. Our Airfield Maintenance team takes pride in maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping Alaska connected through safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
This position offers a unique opportunity to launch or build a career in aviation while working alongside one of the most respected airport maintenance teams in the industry. You will operate modern, specialized equipment rarely found outside of major international airports and gain experience that few careers can provide. For those passionate about aviation, there are few jobs more rewarding than working daily around aircraft while helping keep one of the world's most important cargo airports open and operating regardless of weather conditions. The traveling public, airlines, cargo operators, and communities across Alaska depend on the airport remaining open, and you will be part of the team responsible for making that happen.
In addition to meaningful and highly visible work, employees enjoy a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.
This position is located at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you'll work at the center of one of the world's busiest aviation hubs. Most days, you will be part of a highly coordinated team operating specialized equipment in synchronized formations across runways, taxiways, and aprons, requiring precision, communication, and teamwork to safely maintain critical airfield infrastructure. From operating heavy equipment alongside widebody aircraft to responding to snowstorms, maintaining pavement markings, and supporting airport operations around the clock, you'll experience a dynamic work environment unlike almost any other equipment operator position.
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.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
- Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Continuous Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-Development.
- Obtain an Airport Security Badge and maintain it for the term of employment.
- Airport Movement Area Driver Certification– Required to operate vehicles in aircraft movement areas to ensure compliance with airfield safety and communication protocols. (Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 139.329)- This training will be provided by the state and is required prior to vehicle operations.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
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 at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/EQUIPMENTOPERATOR.pdf.
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):
- Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
- A current copy of your CDL.
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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.
A Class B Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire. A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position. A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess a Class A CDL. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain a Class A CDL within 180 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
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.
This vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. This flexibly staffed position is being recruited for in separate postings and you will only be considered at the level which you apply. To be considered for all levels for which you qualify for, you must apply for each vacancy separately.
Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
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.
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