Equipment Operator I

Salary: $29.51 - $31.56 HourlyLocation : JuneauJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: Department: Juneau International AirportDivision: Airfield MaintenanceOpening Date: 03/04/2025Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Number: Bargaining Unit: Marine Engineers Beneficial AssociationPay Range: 14Hours Per Week: 37.5Telework Availability: Not Available DescriptionThe Juneau International Airport is currently seeking to fill a full-time Equipment Operator I opening.This is the entry level position of the Equipment Operator job class series requiring at least two (2) years of equipment operation experience. Positions in this class excavate, install, maintain, repair and conduct snow removal/ice control for airport facilities, aircraft maneuvering areas and roadways while operating specialized types of motorized maintenance and snow removal equipment and attachments. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe right fit for this position will have the following characteristics: Have a strong work ethic and desire to learnAre able to be polite and courteous to the publicAre situationally aware and conscious of safetyMotivated to perform high-quality workCan be available to work overtime during inclement weatherCan be available for on-call responses to emergencies and other weather eventsExcellent written and verbal communicationConsistent, timely, and conscientious WORKING HOURS AND LOCATIONThis position involves shift work that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, occasional overtime and being on-call. Additionally, this position also requires recalls to the airport for emergencies and weather events. The airport operates 24 hours per day year-round, and winter season staffing is 24/7. The winter operations schedule begins in late October and continues until March 31st. Typical ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent performs a combination of job functions that vary between the summer and winter seasons. Employees work under general supervision, execute specific instructions and are completely responsible for the safe operation of heavy maintenance and snow removal equipment. Employees must apply appropriate guidelines, such as safe operating procedures, to the specific equipment used. Minimum Qualifications Experience:Two (2) years of heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred experience includes: operating heavy and light motorized equipment including front-end loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks in hauling biosolid materials, the construction and/or maintenance of streets, roadways, utilities, airport runways, airport taxiways, airport ramps, and/or airport aprons, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment and applying safety procedures.Other:Valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakesat time of appointment and for continued employment.Must pass a TSA-required security check per 49 CFR 1542 and 1544 and Airport Security Program. This will require an FBI fingerprint criminal history records check. Continued employment is contingent on ability to maintain a favorable security check.OSHA Requirements:This position may also require attendance at and certification (as available) in CPR, First Aid, and Confined Space Entrant and/or attendantwithin 18 months of appointment.*Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3-year drug & alcohol testingbackground check with previous DOT employers. Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide BJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver's Clearinghouse record. Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough's drug-testing program.Supplemental InformationHIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFOHiring Manager: Andres DelgadoPhone Number: Email: This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.Education If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work ExperienceIf you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application. If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you 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 that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.Application AssistanceFor questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or applicant password assistance, please visit: EEO StatementThe City & Borough of Juneau 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 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or , or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work. Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below. Insurance BenefitsHealth insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dentalNo cost employee only plan availableEmployer paid Basic Life insurance$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependentsAdditional optional coverage availableTravel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverageOptional group-based insurance premiums forTerm life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Short-term DisabilityAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsurancePet InsuranceEmployee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expensesEmployees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $ following 1 year of actively working.Retirement BenefitsMembership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hireOption to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquareEmployer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employeesNote: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsFor more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Paid Leave and HolidaysPersonal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served21 days of PL within first year of employmentPersonal leave includes Sick leaveTwelve paid holidays a yearSix weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)Employee Wellness ProgramThe Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per yearAn Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilitiesHealth related webinarsOffice Ergonomic AssessmentsFor more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .Additional PerksPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employerParking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown officesFree passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools01 Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, varying shifts and/or respond to emergencies or weather events? 02 How many years of equipment operator experience do you have? No experience Between 1 and 2 years of experience Between 2 and 3 years of experience 3 or more years of experience Required Question