Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3 (PCN 253655)

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is looking for an Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3 to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

• Perform year-round maintenance of State highways, airports (including a Category III FAA Part 139 airport), bridges, seaplane bases, and related infrastructure
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as plow trucks, graders, loaders, sweepers, blowers, and ARFF vehicles
• Conduct snow and ice control, pavement repair, sweeping, striping, ditching, brushing, and drainage work
• Install and repair signs, fences, guardrails, lighting, and other roadway and airport components
• Perform Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties, including standby support, training, and equipment upkeep
• Conduct runway inspections, friction testing, and wildlife hazard management; issue NOTAMs as needed
• Carry out airport security inspections per the Airport Security Program (ASP)
• Complete required documentation and reports, including timesheets, work logs, inspection forms, and wildlife tracking

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Our mission is to maintain safe, reliable infrastructure while prioritizing the well-being of our community and team. We are dedicated to efficient road maintenance and emergency services, with a focus on collaboration, safety, and ongoing development. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shares this commitment, working toward a modern, resilient transportation system. We believe that teamwork, communication, and coordination with community and private sector partners are key to successfully meeting our challenges and serving Alaskans. Through continuous growth and collaboration, we strive to keep Alaska moving forward.

The working environment you can expect:

This is a full-time position located in Kotzebue, Alaska, within the Western District. Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and conditions. Youll work independently and as part of a team, often in challenging weather or terrain. Shift work and emergency responses are part of the role, and safety is a priority. Our supportive team and ongoing training ensure you have the tools to succeed in any situation.

The benefits of joining our team:
Working in Kotzebue, Alaska, offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant community located on the Chukchi Sea in northwest Alaska. As the regional hub for the Western District, Kotzebue is deeply connected to its rich Inupiat heritage and traditional subsistence lifestyle, including hunting, fishing, and trapping. Surrounded by stunning Arctic landscapes and diverse wildlife, this remote location provides a truly rewarding environment for equipment operators to contribute to vital transportation infrastructure while experiencing the beauty and culture of Alaskas North Slope.

Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• First Response: Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue

techniques, and threat assessments.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

Special Note: ARFF training, including a comprehensive 40-hour course, medical evaluation, and fit testing for self-contained breathing apparatus, will be provided on the job.

Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.

This job class is part of a series of competency-based class specifications created for career areas within the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Unit. The class specification identifies the levels of work and wage grades within the career area, the core and specific competencies of the career area, required work behaviors, certifications, and physical requirements. The competency specification for this job class is available at: **NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

• A current copy of your CDL with endorsements
• A current copy of your ARFF Certification issued by ASFC, if applicable.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety-sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Equipment Operator Lead Journey 3
A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an N-Tanker endorsement without an Airbrake restriction, is required at time of hire. A conditional hire approval can be given to applicants that do not yet possess the required endorsement. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain the N Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT

This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and

has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employers name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call ... or 465-4095 in Juneau or ... (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Tyler Johnson, Maintenance Specialist Lead Journey 2 (Hiring Manger)

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or

Name: Daniel Schacher, Maintenance and Operations Manager (Hiring Manager)

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