Equipment Operator I

The Juneau International Airport is currently seeking to a full-time Equipment Operator I opening.

This is the entry level position of the Equipment Operator job class series requiring at least two (2) years of equipment operation experience. Positions in this class excavate, install, maintain, repair and conduct snow removal/ice control for airport facilities, aircraft maneuvering areas and roadways while operating specialized types of motorized maintenance and snow removal equipment and attachments.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The right fit for this position will have the following characteristics:

• Have a strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Are able to be polite and courteous to the public
• Are situationally aware and conscious of safety
• Motivated to perform high-quality work
• Can be available to work overtime during inclement weather
• Can be available for on-call responses to emergencies and other weather events
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Consistent, timely, and conscientious

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position involves shift work that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, occasional overtime and being on-call. Additionally, this position also requires recalls to the airport for emergencies and weather events. The airport operates 24 hours per day year-round, and winter season staffing is 24/7. The winter operations schedule begins in late October and continues until March 31st.

The incumbent performs a combination of job functions that vary between the summer and winter seasons. Employees work under general supervision, execute specific instructions and are completely responsible for the safe operation of heavy maintenance and snow removal equipment. Employees must apply appropriate guidelines, such as safe operating procedures, to the specific equipment used.

Experience:

Two (2) years of heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred experience includes: operating heavy and light motorized equipment including front-end loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks in hauling biosolid materials, the construction and/or maintenance of streets, roadways, utilities, airport runways, airport taxiways, airport ramps, and/or airport aprons, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment and applying safety procedures.

Other:

Valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes

at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Must pass a TSA-required security check per 49 CFR 1542 and 1544 and Airport Security Program. This will require an FBI fingerprint criminal history records check. Continued employment is contingent on ability to maintain a favorable security check.

OSHA Requirements:

This position may also require attendance at and certification (as available) in CPR, First Aid, and Confined Space Entrant and/or attendant

within 18 months of appointment.

• Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3-year drug & alcohol testingbackground check with previous DOT employers. Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide BJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver's Clearinghouse record. Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough's drug-testing program.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Andres Delgado

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This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.