Equipment Operator I, II, or III

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak in Alaska is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator I, II, or III in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, this position leads, oversees, and participates in maintenance, repair, and construction work across streets, sewers, buildings, and related facilities; operates and maintains heavy equipment.

The Operator must hold a valid Alaska driver’s license and be able to obtain a CDL within six months; certifications vary by level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; up to 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible maintenance, utility or trades experience.
• 3 years of operating a broad range of heavy equipment at journey level.
• Valid Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within six months of hire.
• ADEC Level 1 Operator certification (Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection) for Equipment Operator II; ADEC Level 2 for Equipment Operator III.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and participate in maintenance, repair, and construction work for streets, sewers, public buildings, and related facilities.
• Operate and maintain maintenance and construction tools and heavy equipment.
• Perform technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide safe, efficient repair and maintenance services for City facilities.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training beyond high school

Job description

: The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time

Equipment Operator I, II, or III

in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, this position leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work in the completion of Public Works activities and operations including in the areas of streets, sewers, public buildings, and related facilities; operates and maintains maintenance and construction tools and heavy equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The City of Kodiak owns and operates public facilities such as the roads, sewers, storm drains, recreation facilities, harbors, ports and buildings. The Equipment Operator is responsible for providing repair and maintenance services for these public facilities in a safe, efficient manner and is frequently required to make independent, sound judgments in projects affecting the public health and safety. The Equipment Operator must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

: Must have obtained a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED). Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school and five to seven years of progressively responsible maintenance, utility or trades experience, including three years of operating broad range of heavy equipment at journey level; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Must have a valid Alaska drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Must have a valid Alaska commercial drivers license (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.

Equipment Operator I: No certifications required.

Equipment Operator II: State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Level 1 Operator certification in at least one of the following: Water Distribution (WD) or Wastewater Collection (WWC).

Equipment Operator III: State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Level 2 Operator certifications in: Water Distribution (WD) and Wastewater Collection (WWC).

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.