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Seasonal Equipment Operator I (Airport)

City & Borough of Juneau
Juneau, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026

The Juneau International Airport is seeking a seasonal Equipment Operator to join the team!

This is the entry level of the Equipment Operator job class series requiring at least 2 years of equipment operation experience. You’ll operate specialized maintenance and snow/ice control equipment to excavate, install, maintain, and repair airport facilities and roadways, and keep aircraft movement areas safe and operational through Juneau’s winter conditions. This role is safety-critical and mission-driven, supporting reliable air service for the region.

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


THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
At Juneau International Airport (JNU), you’ll be part of a team that keeps Alaska’s capital city connected to the world. Every day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences from maintaining airfield safety and supporting critical operations to helping shape the future of the airport through major projects. JNU offers professional growth in a fast-paced, FAA-regulated environment, the chance to make a real impact on the traveling public, and the opportunity to live and work in one of the most scenic and vibrant communities in Alaska.


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.
The incumbent performs a combination of job functions that vary throughout the winter season. 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.

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” State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes at 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 attendant within 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 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

Employment is subject to completion of a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) and a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), including an FBI fingerprint-based background check, in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 1542 and 1544 and the Airport Security Program. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining eligibility for unescorted access to secured areas of the airport.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Andres Delgado
Phone Number:907-321-3801
Email:andres.delgado@jnuairport.com

Salary : $30 - $33

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