City of Unalaska
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Streets and Roads Division
OPEN DATE: November 12, 2025
CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
POSITION: Light Equipment Operator
SALARY: $31.89-$36.99/hour
The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the Light Equipment Operator position. Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all employee tasks in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is an equipment operator who, under the direction of the Roads Supervisor, operates light equipment to maintain, upgrade and construct the City's streets, roads, bike trails and drainage systems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must have working knowledge of standard road construction and maintenance practices and problem solve. Must be able and willing to operate a variety of equipment up to 26,000 lbs. Must assist other operators as a spotter in ditches and using hand and power tools to expose, clear and re-bed utilities. Must be able to assist in the maintenance and repair of gravel roads, asphalt pavements, markings, wooden bridges, fences, ground, etc. Ability to clean, service, and make minor repairs to machinery, vehicles, hand-operated and power tools, barricades, lights, tire chains, etc. Must comply, understand, and apply OSHA regulations and standards of safety to the job and have the ability to learn and follow rules, regulations, policies, procedures, drawings, illustrations, and terminology in the Public Works roads division. Capable of working with a team and individually, and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of individuals.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years experience on medium size road or utility construction/ maintenance equipment required
Combination of education and experience that could provide knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis
LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
**Must** have an Alaska CDL, class “A” with “N” endorsement at the time of hire OR Alaska CDL, class “B” with the ability to obtain a class “A” within six months of employment.
Must have medical certification and comply with yearly reviews - CDL holders only.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current throughout employment.
Able to work outside in all types of weather including dust, wind, rain, cold, snow and darkness.
Able to work in an environment of noise, vibrating conditions and in unheated work stations.
Position is on 24 hours per day for emergency purposes, must be able to work occasional emergency or non-traditional work hours as required.
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirement by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9).
Successfully pass a background test, which includes a criminal background, Professional, and Reference checks.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and random testing without advance notice.
BENEFITS:
100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee & dependents)
100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)
100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee only)
Free Parks, Culture, and Recreation Membership (employee only)
Relocation assistance (taxable) up to $7,000, plus airfare for the employee and one family member, if applicable
Travel allowance of $2,500 every year on the date of hire after 1st year of employment
Longevity bonus of $2,000 beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary
Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours a month
10 paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays per year
Eligible for 457 Retirement Plans with MissionSquare or Mutual of America and other Voluntary Benefits
Eligible for PERS Retirement (Public Employees Retirement System)
Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III for details)
TO APPLY: Download and complete the required forms:
City of Unalaska Application Form
CDL Supplemental Form
Pre-employment Info. & Voluntary Identification of Disability Form (optional)
All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department, or by downloading at .
Submit your completed application package to:
CITY OF UNALASKA
Department of Administration
P.O. Box 610
Unalaska, AK 99685
Or by email to hr@unalaska.gov
Questions? Please call us at (907) 581-1252
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