Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex (PCN 252599M)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, operated by the State of Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, seeks Equipment Operator Journeys 1 and 2. Roles involve operating modern snow removal fleets and maintaining a major Alaska airfield year-round.

Wages vary by Journey level and location; Journey 1 is restricted to Class B CDL and Journey 2 requires Class A CDL to operate all equipment. Positions support critical Alaska transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate heavy equipment such as loaders, graders, dump trucks, snow removal machines, etc.
• Candidate must meet CDL requirements for Equipment Operator Journey 1 or 2.
• Ability to communicate clearly on radios in an active airfield environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, snow removal machines, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailers.
• Perform snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Maintain airfield infrastructure through pavement marking, repairs, vegetation management, and security inspections.
• Communicate effectively on air-to-ground radio systems around aircraft and airport operations.
• Support emergency response activities and a wide range of maintenance tasks.

Skills

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Ground radio communications

Job description

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply

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.

Equipment Operator Journey 1:$27.84 hourly Equipment Operator Journey 2: $29.66 hourly

What you will be doing:

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.

Primary Duties:

• 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.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

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.

The benefits of joining our team:

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