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Municipality of Anchorage LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Multiple Vacancies) - Range 11 / ENG in Anchorage, Alaska
LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Multiple Vacancies) - Range 11 / ENG
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LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Multiple Vacancies) - Range 11 / ENG
Salary
$45,635.20 - $52,728.00 Annually
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2024-00498
Department
Maintenance & Operations Department
Division
Street Maint Ops 1 E Summer
Opening Date
06/07/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance & Operations
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Sunday, hours vary
LOCATION: 5701 Northwood Drive
Example of Duties
Under the general supervision, operates various types of light equipment, and performs manual labor to accomplish street maintenance activities, including but not limited to: patching potholes, replace/repair sidewalks, cut brush, and snow removal from trails and sidewalks. Assist in equipment maintenance including oiling, greasing, and changing wear surfaces on various types of equipment. Perform other required duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and one (1) year experience in the operation of light equipment.
At the time of hire, must possess and/or obtain:
Valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL-B) with tanker (N) endorsement.
Satisfactory DMV driving record.
Satisfactory drug screening.
Satisfactory background check, which includes, criminal, education, and employment history.
Preference
- Flagger certification.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL-B)or higher, with tanker endorsement, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405(f) and (h).
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
Health and retirement benefits for eligible Operating Engineers, Local 302 members are provided by the Operating Engineers Trust. Please contact the administrative offices of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 or visit www.engineerstrust.com.
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Municipal employee?
Yes
No
03
Are you affiliated with the International Union of Operating Engineers Union, Local 302, and obtained or can obtain a dispatch/referral from the Union?
Yes
No
04
Which best describes your level of education?
None / Less than high school
High school diploma / GED / Equivalent (or higher)
05
Which best describes your experience in the operation of light equipment?
None - less than 1 year
1 year or more
06
Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail that you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
07
Which of the following do you have experience operating?
Small sidewalk maintenance equipment
Pick-up truck
Dump truck
Flatbed truck
Brush chipper
Pumping equipment
Compactor
Snow blower
Steam boiler
Skid steer loader
Infrared asphalt machine
08
Do you have a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL-B) with a Tanker endorsement or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
Yes - I have a CDL-B (or higher)
Yes - I have the ability to obtain a CDL-B (or higher) by the time of hire
No
09
Do you have a Flagger Certification?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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