Heavy Equipment Operator, Oilfield, Oil & Gas

UIC; Alaska; On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

High travel requirement

Job summary

UIC Municipal Services LLC is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team in North Slope, Alaska. Operators will handle a variety of heavy machinery to support construction, excavation, and material handling projects in challenging Arctic conditions.

This role requires 3+ years of prior work history as a heavy equipment operator, strong safety focus, and ability to work independently or as part of a team in a high travel, remote work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of prior work history as a heavy equipment operator.
• 5+ years of related experience in commercial construction.
• Proficiency with bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to support construction, excavation, and material handling projects.
• Ensure safety protocols and OSHA regulations are followed on site.
• Work in Arctic conditions with high travel requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication skills

Punctual and reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Loaders

Forklifts

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operators - $53.23/hr - FIFO & Accommodations - North Slope, AK

UIC Municipal Services LLC is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Operators to join their team in North Slope, Alaska. Operators will handle a variety of heavy machinery to support construction, excavation, and material handling projects in challenging Arctic conditions. This role is ideal for candidates with strong equipment proficiency and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Perks & Benefits

• $53.23 per hour
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans
• Paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees
• High travel requirement (75% - 100%)

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain it
• 3+ years of prior work history as a heavy equipment operator
• 5+ years of related experience in commercial construction
• Proficiency with bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Strict compliance with OSHA regulations
• Punctual and reliable work history
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and background check (if required)
• Physical ability to perform extensive activity, including lifting over 50 pounds and working at heights above 12 feet
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and at various elevations

What Will Make You Stand Out

• CDL license (preferred)