Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Alaska

A Heavy Equipment Operator in the construction industry operates large machinery, such as bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, which are utilized for construction projects. Their key responsibilities include maneuvering heavy equipment safely and efficiently, performing basic maintenance checks, and ensuring the machinery is in good working order. They are essential to the construction process as they clear and grade land, excavate earth, lift heavy materials, and perform other tasks that require specialized equipment. They also should have a thorough understanding of safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents on the job site.

Potential Heavy Equipment Operators should possess excellent hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, technical skills, and mechanical knowledge. They should also understand how to read blueprints and topographic maps. It's crucial for them to have certification from a recognized heavy equipment operator training school, and some states may require a commercial driver's license (CDL). Before becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator, a person may have roles such as a Construction Laborer, Forklift Operator, or Truck Driver. These positions can provide valuable experience in the construction industry, and help individuals gain familiarity with different types of machinery.

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Heavy Equipment Operator - Kuparuk Field Support Services - Roads & Pads

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 4 hours ago
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 4 hours ago

Heavy Equipment Operator - Kuparuk Field Support Services - Road and Pads JOB SUMMARY The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating of the daily workload, and...

Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN 10-9278)

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 12 hours ago

equipment operators, and GIS analysts, which provides broad exposure to many disciplines and diverse cross-training opportunities....

Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN 25N25021M)

  • Cantwell, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Cantwell, AK
  • 1 day ago

The position requires shift work and involves operating 8-yard dump trucks equipped with sander units....

Operating equipment such as dump trucks, plow trucks, sanders, and boiler trucks. Using loaders, dozers, rollers, forklifts, and water trucks for various maintenance tasks....

Equipment Operator Journey 1/2 (PCN 25-2184)

  • Juneau, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 2 days ago

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation Valdez District is looking for an Equipment Operator...

Heavy Equipment Operator - UIC Construction, LLC

  • Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
  • 2 days ago

and whistles Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions of extreme cold, noise exposure, constantly changing work environment, irregular surfaces, slippery surfaces, moving equipment,open excavations...

Driver/ Equipment Operator - Fueler Lead - Prudhoe Bay, AK

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 3 days ago

The Driver / Operator - Lead position is located on the North Slope and requires a rotational work schedule. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44...

Equipment Operator

  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • 3 days ago

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox...

Looking to fill a variety of roles from Lead Working Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, CDL Truck Driver and Construction Laborers....

Equipment Operator, Journey 2 (PCN 252484)

  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 3 days ago

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region Maintenance & Operations in Juneau is looking for an Equipment Operator...

Underground Miner - Grader Operator - Experienced

  • Delta Junction, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Delta Junction, AK
  • 4 days ago

Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centers exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production...

Equipment Operator Journey 2 (PCN 25-2127)

  • Valdez, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Valdez, AK
  • 4 days ago

What you will be doing: Equipment Operator Journey 2: Operate heavy equipment including dump trucks, graders, dozers, loaders, and snow blowers for road and airport maintenance....

Heavy Equipment Operator - Point Lay

  • Point Lay, AK
  • 4 days ago
  • Point Lay, AK
  • 4 days ago

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,...

CPF Loader Operator - Kuparuk Field Support Services - Roads & Pads

  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Prudhoe Bay, AK
  • 5 days ago

CPF Loader Operator - Kuparuk Field Support Services - Roads & Pads Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, United States Oil & Gas Operations & Maintenance 25000389 31 ABOUT AES: WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO WORK BY...

Equipment Operator

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago

We have an immediate opening for an equipment operator. CDL preferred but not required. Must be a good loader hand! Applicant must be able to operate dozer, excavator, loaders as well as drive...

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Salary for Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Alaska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Heavy Equipment Operators in Alaska offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
23.3%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
Some College
2.9%
Master's Degree
2.1%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Heavy Equipment Operators in Alaska
2-4 years
36.6%
Less than 1 year
26.8%
1-2 years
19.9%
4-6 years
16.3%
None
0.4%


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