Heavy Equipment Operator at Bering Straits Native Corporation in Nome, Alaska

Job Description:

Overview




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SUMMARY



Stampede Ventures Inc. (SVI), a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator for seasonal work in Nome, Alaska. SVI has various road building and pad building jobs in Nome.



Responsibilities




ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate loaders of various sizes loading trucks.
• Operate Dozers of various sizes pushing up material, building roads, and building gravel pads.
• Operate Grader building and grading roads.
• Perform lite maintenance on above listed equipment (check fluids, grease, maintain in safe operation).
• Practice workplace Safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of experience operating loaders, dozers and graders
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.

Preferred

• 5-10 years of Equipment operating experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.



WORK ENVIRONMENT



Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


Job is performed outdoors with almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes smoke and/or loud noises.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS


As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.



Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.


Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer.


We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace. Apply Now