Heavy Equipment Operator - UIC Municipal Services

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Municipal Services seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders and forklifts on active construction sites in Alaska. You will support excavation, material handling and site setup while following safety and OSHA standards.

Candidates need a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, 3–5+ years of heavy equipment experience and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain it.
• Operator’s proficiency with bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders and forklifts.
• Skilled with basic construction equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Punctual and reliable work history.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction practices.
• 5+ years of related experience in commercial construction.
• 3+ years as a heavy equipment operator.
• CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts.
• Perform equipment operation tasks as directed by the site superintendent.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines while operating equipment.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with construction, excavation, and material handling activities as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Independent worker

Communication skills

OSHA compliance

Reliability

Teamwork

Construction practices

Experience (5+ yrs)

Operator (3+ yrs)

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

UIC Municipal Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy machinery, including bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts. This role supports construction, excavation, and material handling operations while ensuring all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts.
• Perform equipment operation tasks as directed by the site superintendent.
• Follow all safety protocols and operational guidelines while operating equipment.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with construction, excavation, and material handling activities as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain it.
• Operator’s proficiency with a variety of equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, shovels, excavators, loaders, and forklifts.
• Skilled in operating basic construction equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
• Ability to perform work independently without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties and operate tools in strict compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Punctual and reliable work history.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial construction practices.
• 5+ years of related experience in commercial construction.
• 3+ years of prior work history as a heavy equipment operator.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL license.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Good range of motion in body and limbs; ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to handle and manipulate objects and materials.
• Coordination of eyes, hands, feet, and fingers to perform assigned tasks.
• Adequate visual and hearing skills to safely operate equipment and complete tasks.
• Ability to work at heights above 12 feet using ladders, scaffolding, or man lifts.
• Perform extensive physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects over 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• Tolerance for constant jarring of the body when operating equipment on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all controls, pedals, switches, levers, and buttons necessary for safe operation.
• Maintain adequate field of vision to monitor all instruments, gauges, warning lights, windows, and mirrors while operating equipment.

Working Conditions

• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform duties at various elevations.
• Job sites may contain light to heavy equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools.
• Presence of people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking in the work area.
• Occasional exposure to bells, alarms, and whistles.
• Possible exposure to extreme cold, high noise levels, constantly changing work environments, irregular or slippery surfaces, moving equipment, open excavations, temporary structures, and general construction hazards.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska’s top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

Requisition ID 2026-26321

Category Construction

Location : Location US-AK-North Slope

SCA Hourly Rate USD $53.23/Hr.

Travel Requirement 75% - 100%

Entity : Name UIC Municipal Services LLC