Operator

Afognak Native Corporation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation in Tacoma, WA seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate a range of heavy machinery on civil projects. The role emphasizes safety, maintenance checks, and on-site readiness.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of civil project experience, and a CDL with tanker endorsement is preferred. On-call or task-order work is common, with strict adherence to policy and procedures, and a commitment to EM385 safety standards on all assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience on civil projects.
• CDL with tanker endorsement preferred.
• No phone calls.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Participate in routine maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and presentable workplace/station.
• Follow EM385 safety practices on all tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance checks

Education

5+ years civil project experience

Job description

Position Overview

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO AFOGNAK SHAREHOLDERS AND LOCAL UNION 612 MEMBERS ONLY.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include, but not limited to, trucks, front‑end loaders, bulldozers, graders, extended boom equipment, tamping equipment, back‑hoe, compactors. The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures. This position is on call or per job task order basis.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Tasks to be performed may include but are not limited to:
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
• Participate in routine maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and presentable workplace/station.
• Accomplish all tasks using best safety practices as adopted by EM385.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience on civil projects.
• CDL with tanker endorsement, preferred.
• No phone calls please.