Heavy Equipment Operator (Seasonal - CDL Required) - Kuparuk - Roads & Pads Group
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation · Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, United States
About the role
JOB SUMMARY The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for assisting in the planning and coordination of daily workloads, executing assigned projects, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the heavy equipment fleet. This role involves maintaining and repairing roads, airport runways, and drill site pads.
Responsibilities also include winter maintenance activities such as snow removal on roads, runways, and pads, as well as material handling and organization within the Kuparuk field. A valid U.S.-issued, Alaska-compliant Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both Tanker and Hazmat endorsements is required as well as a DOT Medical Card. This is a SEASONAL , BENEFITS ELIGIBLE position expected to start in October 2026 and be completed by or around April 2027.
BENEFITS INCLUDE: HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, and other SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE.* ESSENTIAL DUTIES This position reports directly to the Roads & Pads Foreman. The operator must be able to perform pad, road and runway maintenance and repair. The roads, runway and pads will be maintained to specified crown, grade, and elevation.
Winter road, runway, and pad maintenance to include snow removal. Supplying the facilities, assisting in facility maintenance and construction with equipment support. Provide drill rig moves with equipment support.
This position involves being able to become OSHA certified in trenching and excavation and to perform trenching and excavating activities in a safe and proficient manner. This is a heavy equipment operating position, and the candidate selected must be able to operate the equipment in Kuparuk’s fleet safely and proficiently. The fleet consists of but is not limited to Cat dozers, Volvo front end loaders, Cat compactors, Cat excavators, Kenworth, Peterbilt 5th wheel tractors, Bobcat, Volvo skid steers, 16 Cat blades, lowboy, flat bed and end dump trailers, Loader mounted snow Blowers, water trucks, rock trucks.
Be familiar with and capable of using rotary lasers and site levels to establish grade and set grade hubs and stakes. Prepare, update, and maintain logs, records, and timecards. Be able to monitor equipment operation, perform pre-operation inspections, identify malfunctions, fill out maintenance requests, and clean equipment.
Needs to be able to inspect, adjust, and perform minor equipment repairs. Help prepare and maintain inventory of supplies, PPE, equipment, and tools. Must realize that safety and the environment are our priority here at Kuparuk.
Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations. Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A valid (U.S issued, Alaska compliant) Class A CDL with both Hazmat and Tanker endorsements is required. A current DOT Medical Card is required.
A North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) safety training certification is required. The ability to work 84 hours a week on a 2x2 or 3x3 rotation is required. At least three (3) years of experience operating Cat Dozers, Volvo Front-end Loaders, Cat Compactors, Cat Excavators, Kenworth and Peterbilt 5th Wheel-Tractors, Bobcat and Volvo Skid-Steers, 16 Cat Blades, Lowboy Trailers, Flat-bed Trailers, End-Dump Trailers, Loader-mounted Snow Blowers, Water-trucks, and Rock-trucks as a Heavy Equipment Operator is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Four (4) or more years of experience working as a Heavy Equipment Operator specifically in a Construction or Industrial setting, the Petrochemical or Oil and Gas industry, on the North Slope, and/or in other Arctic environment is preferred. A current OSHA Trenching and Excavation Certification is preferred. TOTAL REWARDS ASRC Energy Services, LLC is proud to offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our core ASPIRE values.
Our total rewards program is designed to attract and retain top talent while supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of employees and their families. We provide comprehensive medical coverage through the Federal Employee Health
Benefits Plan (FEHB), as well as dental and vision insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% and immediate vesting after just two pay periods. To further support employees and their households, we offer access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with a wide range of supplemental insurance options including voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage.
We are also committed to professional development by providing tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal learning resources through our ASPIRE Academy. To learn more about our full suite of benefits, please visit our benefits page. WHY WORK WITH US At ASRC Energy, people come first.
We collaborate, value every contribution, and invest in the success of our employees, families, and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work with a company that values safety, integrity, and growth, start your career with ASRC Energy and ASPIRE with us. Absolute Integrity: We do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.
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