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 Journey 2 to help us
Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:
This position performs airport and highway maintenance at a State maintenance station that includes a Category III FAA Part 139 certificated airport. Responsible for maintaining State highways, airports, seaplane base, bridges, culverts and guardrails in a safe and fully operable condition for use by the traveling public. Complies with all applicable FHWA, FAA, TSA, MSHA and State rules and regulations concerning maintenance and operation of highways and airports. This position is responsible for maintaining State airports and highways in safe condition for the traveling public. Job duties including snow and ice control, asphalt patching, vegetation control and pavement striping all directly contribute to Alaskan\'s access to commercial and recreational opportunities, ensuring a high quality of life in our communities.

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\'s duty station is in Cordova and is part of the Valdez Maintenance & Operations team. The selected candidate will perform numerous year round highway maintenance and operations tasks within the Valdez District boundaries.

Who we are looking for:

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• 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**

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.

APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy 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 hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska \xe2\x80\x9c " page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

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.

ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT
This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

• is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and
• has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

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.

Contact Information

Jerica Johnson
Recruitment Coordinator
jerica.johnson@alaska.gov

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