The Juneau International Airport is seeking to fill an Equipment Operator II position.

This is the advanced journey level of the Equipment Operator job class series requiring at least (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 FOR The right fit for this position will have the following characteristics:

• Have a strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Are able to be polite and courteous to the public
• Are situationally aware and conscious of safety
• Motivated to perform high-quality work
• Can be available to work overtime during inclement weather
• Can be available for on-call responses to emergencies and other weather events
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Consistent, timely, and conscientious

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION This 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 RESPONSIBILITIES The 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 equipment operating procedures, and established airfield standards for operations, maintenance and security.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:Two (2) years of maintenance and/or construction experience in roadways, bridges, airport runways, taxiways, ramps and/or aprons with demonstrated ability to operate motor graders, rotary snowplows, backhoes, excavators, and bulldozers. This experience must have included on-site supervision and training of other operators.
• Other:Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) endorsementat time of application, however, must obtainvalid State of Alaska Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) endorsementby time of appointment if selected.
• 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.
• Certification as an ATSSA Flagger (or equivalent)within 6 months of appointmentand for continued employment.

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 and alcohol testing background check with previous DOT employers. Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ 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.

EEO Statement The City and 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 (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Department of Human Resources and Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.