Equipment Operator, Journey ; PCN Ninilchik

Requisition 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.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region Highways & Aviation is looking for an Equipment Operator, Journey 2 in Ninilchik to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

As part of a maintenance crew, this position performs tasks associated with the year‑round maintenance of state highways within the Peninsula District. Duties include operating and servicing heavy and light‑duty equipment, maintaining vegetation, signs, barricades, fences, bridges, culverts, and drainage structures, performing traffic control duties, and performing snow and ice removal with plow/sanders and graders with all attachments. Incumbent will be assigned to the Ninilchik maintenance station.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving
. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

DOT&PF offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, employees can continually enhance skills and advance on the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand expertise and advance in chosen fields. With the unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state’s growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

This position is part of the Ninilchik maintenance crew. As part of the Ninilchik Maintenance & Operations team, the selected candidate will perform numerous year‑round highway maintenance and operations tasks within the Peninsula District boundaries.

• Accountability
  :
  Holds self and others accountable for measurable high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective results.
• Conscientiousness
  :
  Displays a high level of effort and commitment toward performing work.
• 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; works with minimal supervision; motivated to achieve.
• Teamwork
  :
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, trust, and group identity; works with others to achieve goals.

At the time of interview, applicants are requested to submit:

• Three professional references, including name, job title, and current contact information.
• A copy of your current Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements (if obtained).

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

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383). A Class A Alaska CDL is required at time of hire. A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements; the applicant must obtain an N‑Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign a conditional agreement.>

Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy. Candidates cannot start work in a CDL position until the required Pre‑Employment drug test is passed and confirmed by Management Services or designee.

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. Answers will determine which applicants advance to the interview phase.

Applicants should provide education and work experience details during the application. The application process requires complete education, work experience, and reference information.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Name:
Teodore Odena, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: 907‑269‑0630
Email: teodore.odena