Equipment Operator Foreman 1 (pcn 25 1908)

Galena, AK, United States

Job Description




ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

RECRUITMENT 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) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is looking for an Equipment Operator Foreman 1 to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:
This position serves as station Foreman and Airport Manager and will be responsible for leading a team of equipment operators, establishing work schedules and priorities, inspecting, planning, implementing, and supervising all highway and airport assets to assure compliance with maintenance and operational standards; and recommending maintenance projects and determining maintenance needs to uphold DOT&PF and FAA standards. The incumbent will determine appropriate repair procedures, to include labor, equipment, materials, and techniques; and will review all proposed design plans for work on the highway and airport. This position serves as the Department\'s representative and primary point of contact for travelers using the roadway and aviation assets in the local area, as well as the primary liaison between DOT&PF and the city of Galena for matters concerning both the airport as well as joint maintenance of the road system.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

DOT&PF\'s mission is to \xe2\x80\x9cKeep Alaska Moving- through service and infrastructure.\xe2\x80\x9d As part of the Maintenance & Operations team, the ideal candidate will affect every Alaskan\'s life on a daily basis as all goods and services require the use of some form of the State\'s transportation system to be delivered.

The benefits of joining our team:

State of Alaska employees enjoy a dynamic, challenging, energetic and satisfying work environment. As a Department, we model our core values of integrity, excellence and respect.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in Galena, Alaska.

Who we are looking for:

  • Skilled in the safe operation of heavy equipment in a construction or highway maintenance setting.
  • Ability to work as part of a high functioning team.
  • Ability to receive and follow directions both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to clearly communicate verbally (at times via two-way radio) and in writing.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Special Note:
This is journey level position and requires previous CDL level experience.

Minimum Qualifications

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 at:

Additional Required Information

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State\'s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet to be considered for employment at this time.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice and select all that apply questions. 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; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

At the time of interview, please provide a current copy of your CDL with endorsements.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE
When utilizing work experience not already documented in your Applicant Profile, also provide the employer\'s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full-time or part-time within your cover letter. Applications and resumes will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required or is used as a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, it is required to complete the Education section of your Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Units Completed field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview but may also be attached to the application.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

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 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.

APPLICATION NOTICE

You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hard-copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here:

NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the \'govermentjobs.com\' domains. For information on allowing emails from the \'govermentjobs.com\' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at

Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Jason Ludington
Maintenance and Operations Superintendent
907-451-5280

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4332364
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $32.75 - 35.85 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Galena, AK, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned