Equipment Operator, Journey 12 Flex (PCN 251045)

Soldotna, AK - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 32

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region Highways & Aviation is looking for an Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex in Soldotna to help usKeep Alaska Moving!

Depending on the experience of the chosen candidate this role may be filled at either the Journey 1 or Journey 2 level. To be eligible for Journey 2 a valid class A CDL is required. Specific salary details are provided below.

Equipment Operator Journey 1 - $28.78-$30.76 /Hourly (OT Eligible)
Equipment Operator Journey 2 - $30.60-$32.71 /Hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:
As part of a maintenance crew this position performs various tasks associated with the year-round maintenance of state highways within the Peninsula District. The work includes but is not limited to operating and servicing heavy and light-duty equipment maintenance of all vegetation signs barricades fences bridges culverts and drainage structures bike paths and road surfaces within the State Right-of-Way as well as performing traffic control duties. Perform snow and ice removal with plow/sanders and graders with all attachments. Incumbent will be assigned the Soldotna maintenance station.

At the Equipment Operator Journey 1 level the incumbent will perform equipment operations commensurate with a journey-level operator. The main focus of this position will be to utilize various types of light duty equipment to perform maintenance activities in support of State of Alaska mission and maintenance of infrastructure. Use of heavy-duty equipment will be in a training capacity.

At the Equipment Operator Journey 2 level the incumbentwill perform equipment operations commensurate with a journeyman level operator. The main focus of this position will be to utilize various types of heavy equipment to perform maintenance activities. Shift work may be required.

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 Alaskas 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 Alaskas geography and climate employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the states 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: working environment you can expect:
This position is part of the Soldotna maintenance crew. As part of the Soldotna Maintenance & Operations team the selected candidate will perform numerous year-round highway maintenance and operations tasks within the Peninsula District boundaries.

Who we are looking for:

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

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.

To view the general description and example of dutiesfor positions pleasego to the following link: 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 Required Information

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

Three (3) professional references including name job title and current contact information.
A copy of your current Commercial Drivers License with endorsements (if applying for the Journey 2 level).

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383) to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearing house prior to performing safety sensitive duties and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

Equipment Operator Journey 1
Hire approval is conditional in that the proposed appointee successfully obtains a Class AAlaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six (6) monthsof hire and signs an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
Equipment Operator Journey 2
A Class AAlaska Commercial Drivers 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 daysof hireand 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 andCANNOTstart work in a Commercial Drivers 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 TestingClearinghouse 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). A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence means an offense that:

1. is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and

2. 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.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Equipment Operator Journey 1 or Equipment Operator Journey 2level depending on the applicants training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1 promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

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

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.

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 employers 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.

Contact Information

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

Name:Teodore Odena Recruitment Coordinator

Phone:
Email:

Job DescriptionATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region Highways & Aviation is looking for an Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 Flex in Soldotna to help usKeep Alaska Moving!Depending on the experience of the chosen candidate this ro...