Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN 251959)

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<p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!</strong></span><br><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2704/jobpostings/image/20250827122855_Perm Positions - Summer 2.png" style="width: 822px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt=""></strong></span><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: inherit">The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation Tok District is looking for a </span></strong><br><strong><span style="color: inherit"><u>Seasonal </u><u>Full-Time Equipment Operator Journey 2 in Tok</u>, to help us </span></strong><em><strong><span style="color: inherit">Keep Alaska Moving!</span></strong></em></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">What you will be doing:<br> </span></strong><strong>Equipment Operator Journey 2:</strong></p><ul style="margin-left: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Perform year-round maintenance of state highways and airports, including operating and servicing heavy and light-duty equipment.</li><li>Operate various 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.</li><li>Conduct traffic control duties including flagging and support general maintenance activities like vegetation control, sign and fence upkeep, and drainage structure maintenance.</li><li>Perform additional duties such as welding, steam boiler operation for thawing drainage structures, vehicle maintenance, and shop cleanup.</li><li>May serve as lead, requiring daily entries into the State MMS computer system.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Our organization, mission, and culture:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">The working environment you can expect:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">This is a seasonal full-time position located in Tok, Alaska, within the Tok District. </span></strong><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">The benefits of joining our team:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Working in Tok, Alaska offers a distinctive opportunity to be part of a vibrant community known as the “Gateway to Alaska,” located at the intersection of the Alaska and Alaska-Canada highways. Founded in the 1940s as a strategic transportation hub, Tok has grown into an essential stop for travelers and freight, supporting both local residents and commerce. Surrounded by breathtaking wilderness, including vast forests and mountain ranges, the area embraces outdoor lifestyles like hunting, fishing, and hiking. Living and working here means becoming part of a community with rich transportation history and access to Alaska’s rugged natural beauty, creating a rewarding environment for both career growth and personal adventure.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Who we are looking for:<br> </span></strong><span style="color: inherit">We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li><strong><span style="color: inherit">Accountability:</span></strong><span style="color: inherit"> 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.</span></li><li><strong><span style="color: inherit">Conscientiousness:</span></strong><span style="color: inherit"> Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.</span></li><li><strong><span style="color: inherit">Flexibility:</span></strong><span style="color: inherit"> Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.</span></li><li><strong><span style="color: inherit">Self-Management:</span></strong><span style="color: inherit"> 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.</span></li><li><strong><span style="color: inherit">Teamwork:</span></strong><span style="color: inherit"> Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><em><span style="color: inherit">To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: </span></em></strong><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs"><em>https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs</em></a></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Vacancies in this job class are filled through Union referral, except for promotions, demotions, transfers, and emergency appointments.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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 at: </span><a href="http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/EQUIPMENTOPERATOR.pdf">http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/fileadmin/Classification/pdf/LTC_Specs/EQUIPMENTOPERATOR.pdf</a></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: inherit">**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Copy of valid Alaska CDL</li><li>Current Flagger Certification, if applicable</li></ul><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY </strong><br>Please be sure to check our <a href="https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/recruitment/alaskaRes/" target="_blank" title="https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/recruitment/alaskares/"><span style="color: inherit">residency definition</span></a> to determine if you qualify.</p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>Equipment Operator Journey 2</strong></p><p style="margin: 0">A<strong> <u>Class A</u> </strong>Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL)<strong> <u>is required at time of hire.</u>  </strong>A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain <strong><u>N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire</u></strong> and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment. </p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY</strong></p><p style="margin: 0">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.</p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">EDUCATION</span></strong><br><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION</strong></p><p style="margin: 0">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.</p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">WORK EXPERIENCE</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><br><strong><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></strong><br><br><strong><span style="color: inherit">EEO STATEMENT</span></strong><br><span style="color: inherit">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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.<br> </span><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:</span></strong><br><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Name: </span></strong><span style="color: inherit">Sam Jennings, Maintenance and Operations Superintendent for Tok District</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Phone: </span></strong><span style="color: inherit">(907) 883-3239</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Email: </span></strong><a>sam.jennings@alaska.gov</a></p>

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