Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN 250942 M)

About the Department

ATTENTION: Salary Schedules have been updated as of 7/1/2026. The salary for this position has been updated to reflect this change.

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Airfield Maintenance, is looking for a Equipment Operator Journey 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

As a member of the Airfield Maintenance team at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), you will operate and maintain one of the most modern airport snow removal fleets in the nation while helping keep Alaska's largest airport operating safely year-round.

Primary Duties:

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, motor graders, dump trucks, airport snow removal machines, sand spreaders, backhoes, and tractor-trailer combinations.
• Perform snow and ice removal on runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks during rapidly changing weather conditions.
• Maintain airfield infrastructure through pavement marking installation, asphalt and concrete repairs, vegetation management, and security inspections.
• Communicate effectively on company and air-to-ground radio systems while operating safely in an active airfield environment around aircraft and airport operations.
• Support emergency response activities and perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks that provide experience and exposure unmatched by most equipment operator positions.

This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, perform highly visible work critical to Alaska's transportation system, and develop skills across a diverse range of airport maintenance operations.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport's mission is to safely develop, operate, and maintain a world-class transportation hub that serves Alaska and the global community. As Alaska's largest airport and the world's third busiest cargo airport, ANC supports everything from general aviation and passenger travel to international cargo operations, while also serving as home to the world's busiest seaplane base. Our Airfield Maintenance team takes pride in maintaining critical infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping Alaska connected through safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The benefits of joining our team:

This position offers a unique opportunity to launch or build a career in aviation while working alongside one of the most respected airport maintenance teams in the industry. You will operate modern, specialized equipment rarely found outside of major international airports and gain experience that few careers can provide. For those passionate about aviation, there are few jobs more rewarding than working daily around aircraft while helping keep one of the world's most important cargo airports open and operating regardless of weather conditions. The traveling public, airlines, cargo operators, and communities across Alaska depend on the airport remaining open, and you will be part of the team responsible for making that happen. In addition to meaningful and highly visible work, employees enjoy a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information :https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect.  We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.  We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. 

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where you'll work at the center of one of the world's busiest aviation hubs. Most days, you will be part of a highly coordinated team operating specialized equipment in synchronized formations across runways, taxiways, and aprons, requiring precision, communication, and teamwork to safely maintain critical airfield infrastructure. From operating heavy equipment alongside widebody aircraft to responding to snowstorms, maintaining pavement markings, and supporting airport operations around the clock, you'll experience a dynamic work environment unlike almost any other equipment operator position.

Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Special Note:

• Successfully complete a background and employment check prior to an offer of employment.
• Obtain an Airport Security Badge and maintain it for the term of employment.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A withN-Tanker endorsement per 49 CFR 383, and SOA, DOT & PF, Policy and Procedure #07.01.010 Subpart D - Driver Disqualifications and Penalties 383.51. Employee must notify their supervisor and their main office in the event of a traffic citation or any other offense against their driver’s license. Loss of license is grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Participation in a pre-employment drug test and participation in a random drug and alcohol testing program for the term of employment.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Position Duties

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 athttp://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/EQUIPMENTOPERATOR.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

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

AIRPORT SECURITY BADGE
Candidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver’s 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.

A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire. A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.   

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Selected candidates must comply with the DOT&PF Drug and Alcohol Policy and procedures and CANNOT start work in a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) position until Management Services or designee has received confirmation of the proposed appointee passing the required Pre-Employment drug test. According to federal regulations, all violations and refusals will be maintained with the Federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse database. 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS 

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
 
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 employer’s 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

Other Qualifications

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
 
Name: Miranda Varvil, Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: (907 266-2107
Email: [email protected]  

Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:   See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.  Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note:  The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of AlaskaAddress PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone(800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/