Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN

Equipment Operator Journey 1 (PCN 251966)

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ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is looking for a Seasonal Full‑Time Equipment Operator Journey 1 in Tok, to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

• Perform year‑round maintenance of state highways and airports within the district.
• Operate and service heavy and light‑duty equipment, including dump trucks and attachments.
• Maintain vegetation, signs, barricades, fences, bridges, culverts, drainage structures, bike paths, and road surfaces within the State Right‑of‑Way.
• Carry out traffic control duties, including flagging.

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.

This is a seasonal full‑time position located in Tok, Alaska, within the Tok District. Expect a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with varied responsibilities and conditions. You'll 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.

Working in Tok, Alaska means joining a friendly, tight‑knit community at the iconic "Gateway to Alaska," where two major highways meet and adventure begins. As a key transportation hub surrounded by breathtaking wilderness, Tok offers unbeatable access to hunting, fishing, hiking, and year‑round outdoor recreation. It's also an exceptional place to build your career. Equipment Operators here have clear pathways for advancement, including opportunities to move into a Journey 2 or Lead Journey 3 role as openings arise.

Tok delivers the ideal combination of professional growth, community pride, and the rugged Alaskan lifestyle.

• 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.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

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

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…