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Laborer (Fort Wainwright)

Fort Wainwright, AK · On-site

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Dig/fill and tamp earth excavations; levels grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers. * Remove ...

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How much do tree jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree in Alaska is $31.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.09 and $35.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tree vs Arborist?

AspectTreeArborist
CredentialsMay include basic horticulture or forestry certificationsTypically requires ISA Certified Arborist credential
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, in parks, forests, urban areasOutdoor, specialized in tree care and maintenance
Industry UsageGeneral term for woody plants and forestrySpecific profession focused on tree health and safety
Common Search IntentGeneral info about treesTree care, pruning, removal, and health assessment

While "Tree" refers broadly to woody plants and the general concept of trees, an "Arborist" is a trained professional specializing in tree care, health, and safety. Arborists often hold certifications and perform specific tasks like pruning, diagnosing diseases, and safely removing trees. Understanding this difference helps in finding the right services or career information related to tree management.

What are tree jobs?

Tree jobs refer to occupations that involve the care, maintenance, and management of trees. This can include roles such as arborists, tree climbers, tree trimmers, and tree removal specialists. Professionals in these jobs may assess tree health, prune branches, remove hazardous trees, or plant new ones. Their work is essential for maintaining healthy urban forests, ensuring public safety, and preserving the environment.
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Infographic showing various Tree job openings in Alaska as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,344 per year, or $31.4 per hour.
Mining Engineer - Kiewit Mining Group 2026

Mining Engineer - Kiewit Mining Group 2026

Kiewit Corporation

Tok, AK • On-site

$86K - $95K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 78 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 180303 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: Mining 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Field Engineer, you will support Kiewit Mining operations throughout North America. This position is responsible for developing work plans, design work, quantity tracking, surveying and working with our mining and construction teams. In performing this work, the Field Engineer will gain hands-on experience in safely planning and executing work across our operations.

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America's leading contract mining companies operating in various commodities, including gold, coal, oil sands, iron ore, phosphate, talc, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. 

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. 

Current possible locations include: Gillette, WY; Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; Dillon, MT; Craig, CO; Lone Tree, CO.

Responsibilities
  • Field Operations: prepare work plans and work packages, interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft, order and schedule material deliveries and support the day-to-day operations
  • Office Engineering: Perform mining and civil design work to support mining and civil operations, perform takeoffs from drawings, generating change orders reviewed by Project Manager, provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
  • Estimating: Review and analyze data relative to the project, complete plans and specification reviews for projects, assist with the preparation of a bid
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields.
  • 0-2 years of experience
  • Ability to travel and relocate as needed
  • Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
  • Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment 
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

 Other Requirements:
    Regular, reliable attendance
    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
    FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $86,000/yr - $95,000/yr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:  04/07/2026  - 08/31/2026  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884