Heavy Equipment Operator- AK Remote

International Executive Service Corps; Wasilla (AK); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled heavy equipment operators for crucial environmental restoration projects in remote Alaskan locations. This role demands expertise in operating tundra-approved machinery, ensuring safe and efficient operations in extreme conditions. You will be responsible for maintaining equipment, conducting inspections, and tracking fuel usage. The job offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors in challenging environments, providing essential support to critical projects. If you have a passion for heavy machinery and thrive in dynamic settings, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Standard PPE provided

Contractor-provided sled camps

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment for environmental restoration.
• Conduct daily inspections and report on equipment condition.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy equipment

Knowledge of construction equipment

Daily inspections and reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment (Steigers, Tuckers, Dozers, Sno-Cats, Loaders)

Safety equipment (fall protection, eye protection)

Job description

Overview:

Operation of on tundra approved equipment; Steigers, Tuckers, Dozers, Sno-Cats and Loaders in support of environmental restoration projects and well plugging on the North Slope.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate and help maintain heavy equipment.
• Daily inspections and reporting of equipment condition.
• Tracking and reporting fuel use for the equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience operating other types of construction equipment is a plus.
• Experience working with safety equipment preferred (fall protection, eye protection, hearing protection, insect protection, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Applicant must demonstrate safe operation and knowledge of the equipment at all times.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) Current.
• 40-hour Hazwopper certification within last 5 years recommended.

Security Clearance:

N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds for 50 feet. Job requires the ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of the projects.

Work Environment:

Projects will be in remote Alaskan locations and will include exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel to the job site by aircraft. The work will be outdoors during the Arctic Winter including extreme cold, high winds, and snow. Equipment will be working near and supported by other ground forces. Work will be performed near moving mechanical parts and/or vibration as well as areas with high noise hazards. Work may occur in areas with fumes or airborne particles or electrical shock hazards. Projects will be in various remote sites. Accommodations will be in contractor-provided sled camps.

Arctic Gear:

Operators must supply their own personal arctic gear (Boots, Jacket, Parka, Bibs or Suit adequate to work in the extreme cold that reaches ambient -50° F or more at times and wind chill down to -80°F or more).

Standard PPE provided by OOS: Green Ape work gloves with liners, hearing protection, safety glasses, fall protection, hard hats with liners, etc. Extra facemasks are also on hand in the event of a lost or damaged mask.

Special PPE: is provided by OOS depending on the work being performed.

Examples: Culinary gloves, hair nets, face mask for cooks and cleaning staff, fire coat & protective visor for incinerator operation, and insulated rubber gloves for full-time fuelers, etc.