Heavy Equipment Operator - Nuiqsut

Summary or Purpose

All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty and follow‑up testing.

Operates North Slope Borough heavy equipment; maintains roads, airports, and landfills.

• Operate heavy equipment and other machinery in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain and clear roads, airport runway and access roads, and landfill areas.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment prior to operations; complete shift inspection checklist.
• Maintain vehicle log, inspection forms, maintenance records and daily trip reports.
• Inspect and clean equipment and facility; report maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.
• Load and unload aircraft with heavy equipment.
• Be polite and courteous to the public.
• May be required to work a non‑traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays, weekends and may be subject to 24‑hour on‑call status.
• Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
• Village travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in heavy equipment operation.
• Valid Alaska Commercial Driver’s License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

• High School graduate or G.E.D. or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800.
• Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications.
• One year of experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance.

The North Slope Borough is an alcohol and drug free workplace.

This job description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full‑time and permanent part‑time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

01. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate.

Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02. This position is NON‑Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre‑arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB.

Please note:

The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03. Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's…