Live In Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $40.24 Hourly
Location : Nuiqsut, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-26-071
Department: Public Works
Division: Roads, Airport & Sanitation
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
All Borough employees who occupy positions where federal law mandates testing shall comply with the requirements of the federal regulations and will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up testing.
Operates North Slope Borough heavy equipment; maintains roads, airports, and landfills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Operate heavy equipment and other machinery in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Maintains and clears roads, airport runway and access roads, and landfill areas.
Inspects vehicles and equipment prior to operations; completes shift inspection checklist.
Maintain vehicle log, inspection forms, maintenance record and daily trip reports.
Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor.
Loads and unloads aircraft with heavy equipment.
Must be polite and courteous to the public.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
Village travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in heavy equipment operation.
Valid Alaska Commercial Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High School graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Valid Alaska Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Required to obtain Incident Command System (IS) 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800
Required to obtain CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certifications
One year of experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04
How many years of experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years less than 3 years
• 3 years less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05
If you do have at least one year of experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
06
Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

07
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Thomas Nukapigak) for this position?

• Yes
• No

08
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

09
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Thomas Nukapigak) of this position?

• Yes
• No

10
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question