Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3 (PCN 252146)

Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways & Aviation, Western District is looking for an Equipment Operator Lead/Journey 3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing: In this role, you will help maintain safe and efficient airport and highway operations. Responsibilities include snow and ice control, pavement maintenance, runway inspections, equipment operation and maintenance, and repairs to airport infrastructure such as signs, lighting, and fencing. You will also support Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) operations, conduct airfield inspections, assist with wildlife hazard management, perform airport security inspections, and help ensure compliance with FAA and airport safety requirements.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 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 that are 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.

The benefits of joining our team: Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (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, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can 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.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

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 in Nome, AK. This position works on a rotating two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule and is based in a remote airport environment. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and other challenging Alaska conditions. Daily duties involve operating heavy equipment, maintaining airport and highway infrastructure, performing airfield inspections, supporting emergency response operations, and ensuring the airport remains safe and operational year-round. The position requires working around aircraft, heavy machinery, and active transportation facilities while adhering to strict safety and regulatory requirements.

Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: Accountability: 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. Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior. 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; 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. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.