Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II

Salary

$34.65 - $37.00 Hourly

Location

Juneau (Mendenhall Valley)

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600998

Department

Juneau International Airport

Division

Airfield Maintenance

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 4:30 PM Alaska

Position Number

112021

Bargaining Unit

Marine Engineers Beneficial Association

Pay Range

16

Hours Per Week

37.5

Telework Availability

Not Available

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Description

The Juneau International Airport is looking to fill one 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
• Polite and courteous to the public and with coworkers
• Are situationally aware and conscious of safety
• Motivated to perform high-quality work
• Available to work overtime during inclement weather
• 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

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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

Education: NONE

Experience:

Three (3) years of heavy equipment operations, maintenance, or construction experience.

AND

Demonstrated proficiency on a motor grader regardless of conditions or ability to achieve proficiency within three (3) months of appointment and for continued employment.

Substitution: Completion of a CBJ equipment operation-training program may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Certification of completion of training from other agencies will be considered for equivalency as a substitute for the CBJ training program.

Other:

Valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License with Tanker (N) endorsement at time of application, however, must obtain valid Class "A" State of Alaska Commercial Drivers License with Tanker (N) endorsement by 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 appointment and 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 attendant within 18 months of appointment.

Special Note*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 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. https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register

Supplemental Information

Employment is contingent upon passing 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.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Rich Ross

Phone Number: (907) 321-3803

Email: rich.ross@jnuairport.com

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 Experience

If 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.

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EEO Statement

The 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 (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov 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 Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

• No cost employee only plan available

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents

• Additional optional coverage available

• Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage

• Optional group-based insurance premiums for

• Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

• Short-term Disability

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

• Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire

• Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare

• Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees

• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served

• 21 days of PL within first year of employment

• Personal leave includes Sick leave

• Thirteen paid holidays a year

• Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)

Employee Wellness Program

The 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 year
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
• Health related webinars
• Office Ergonomic Assessments

For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.

Additional Perks

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
• Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools

01

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

02

Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, varying shifts and/or respond to emergencies or weather events?

Required Question

Employer City & Borough of Juneau

Address 155 Heritage Way

Juneau, Alaska, 99801

Phone 907-586-5250

Website http://Juneau.gov