Job Description

To ensure safe operation and efficient use of heavy equipment.

Examples of Duties Safely operates commercial motor vehicles such as graders, front end loaders, boom trucks, snowblowers, and tractor-trailers. Operates under conditions which require precision placement of loads with limited clearance. Operates equipment to load, unload, move or lift materials, supplies, equipment, and machinery engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roadbeds and tracks, bridges, and buildings. Exercises care to avoid overloading, snapping of cables, overturning, damaging load and/or equipment.

Safely operates non-commercial motor vehicles such as bulldozers, cranes, and excavators. Operates equipment to dig grade, excavate, backfield or move earth, rock, or snow. Operates close to building, rocks, drop-offs, mountainsides, or other obstructions.

Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition and that equipment is not damaged because of the requirement to work on rough terrain. Lubricates, services, and fuels various heavy equipment in a prescribed manner according to schedules and need. Keeps assigned equipment and working area clean and free from hazards. Maintains log of required inspections to equipment.

Observes proper functioning of the machinery and condition of component parts such as controls, cables, racks, engines, hydraulic systems, and brakes for safety and needed maintenance and repair requirements. Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunctioning. Makes minor repairs to air/hydraulic systems of equipment such as changing hoses, cutting edges, and adjustments that can be handled in the field. Makes out a work report on condition of the equipment upon return to the shop.

The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum of 6,000 hours experience as a heavy equipment operator required. Ability and skill to perform preventive maintenance such as lubricate, service, and fuel various heavy equipment required. Must have a valid class A commercial driver\'s license (CDL).

Note: FHWA covered employees are those employees who are required by law to have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and who operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) (as defined by the FHWA) in the course of their employment relationship with the ARRC.

Additional Required Information


Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

IF you are select for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.

The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
Contact Information





Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska



Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.

Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan \xe2\x80\x93 Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.


Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.

Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.

401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan \xe2\x80\x93 Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan \xe2\x80\x93 Participation is optional for non-represented employees.


Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.

Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee\xe2\x80\x99s spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.

The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.

The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for repersneted employees
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.


Paid Leave & Holidays

Vacation Leave \xe2\x80\x93accrual per bi-weekly pay period:

Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours

Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours

Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.

10 Paid holidays

For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com