Equipment Operator Journey ; PCN

Overview

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE. The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation Tok District is looking for a Full-Time Equipment Operator Journey 2 in Northway, to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

• Perform year-round maintenance of state highways and airports, including operating and servicing heavy and light-duty equipment.
• Operate machinery such as graders, dozers (D4 to D7), loaders, semi-tractors with belly dumps, and snow removal equipment for tasks like plowing, hauling, ditching, and surface repairs.
• Conduct traffic control duties including flagging and support general maintenance activities like vegetation control, sign and fence upkeep, and drainage structure maintenance.
• Perform additional duties such as welding, steam boiler operation for thawing drainage structures, vehicle maintenance, and shop cleanup.
• May serve as lead, requiring daily entries into the State MMS computer system.

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. We strive to keep Alaska moving forward through teamwork and coordination with community and private sector partners.

This is a full-time position located in Northway, 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 Northway, Alaska offers a unique opportunity to join a small community with deep roots as a historic transportation hub near the Alaska-Canada border. Northway is nestled along the Nabesna River and surrounded by wilderness. The area is rich in traditional subsistence activities like fishing, hunting, and trapping, reflecting the close connection between residents and the natural environment. Living and working here means becoming part of a community shaped by history and remote beauty, providing a distinctive setting to support both your career and personal growth.

We are looking for candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Accountability:
  Holds self and others accountable for high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates; complies with established controls.
• Conscientiousness:
  Demonstrates responsible behavior and effort toward performing work.
• Flexibility:
  Adapts to change and new information, changing conditions, or obstacles.
• Self-Management:
  Sets realistic goals; works with minimal supervision; demonstrates initiative and commitment.
• Teamwork:
  Fosters cooperation, trust, and team spirit 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 requirements.

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At Time Of Interview, Applicants Are Requested To Provide

• Copy of valid Alaska CDL
• Current Flagger…