Fairbanks -Terminal Support Clerk

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Railroad Corporation seeks a team-oriented worker to support the Fairbanks terminal and Mechanical personnel. You will drive tracks, transport crews, and manage purchase orders as directed by the Mechanical Department.

Responsibilities include entering payments in JD Edwards, expediting parts, operating vehicles, and performing laborer duties as needed. Must meet minimum qualifications and provide driving history upon interview.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write numbers accurately.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history (two or fewer violations in 3 years; no DUI/OUI).

Responsibilities

• Drives tracks and records car numbers to prepare train lists.
• Transport crews to and from trains and yard locations.
• Enter payment data into JD Edwards and issue Blanket Purchase Orders.
• Expedites parts and supplies for the Mechanical Department in Fairbanks.
• Carry out terminal vehicle support: fueling, inspections, and shuttling vehicles.
• Perform some laborer duties as needed.
• Support team and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read & write numbers

Data entry

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

***Please note that for the first six calendar days of this posting, it is only open to ARW represented employees. If, during the initial six days, which ends at 11:59pm on October 20, 2026, a qualified ARW represented employee(s) applies, it shall be awarded in accordance with Section 52.06 of the ARW Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). If there are no successful ARW represented bidders, this posting shall be extended to October 29, 2026, and will be considered open to all other applicants.

Purpose of Position

To provide support to Fairbanks terminal and Mechanical personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives the tracks and writes down car numbers to ensure accurate train lists are created for train crews.
• Drives crews to and from trains at various locations along the rail belt and in the yard as needed.
• Enters payment information into JD Edwards and creates Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) at Mechanical Department’s direction.
• Expedites parts and supplies in Fairbanks for the Mechanical Department.
• Performs terminal vehicle support, including but not limited to the following: fueling vehicles, performing vehicle inspections, and shuttling vehicles.
• Performs some laborer duties.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.

Factor 1 - Knowledge Required

High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read and write numbers accurately. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate an ARRC vehicle. Must have basic computer data entry skills.

Factor 2 - Supervisory Control

Works under the direct supervision of a Terminal Supervisor.

Factor 3 - Guidelines

Incumbent receives detailed instructions from the Terminal Supervisors. Decisions to depart from procedures or instructions must be approved by supervisor.

Factor 4 - Complexity

While some procedures are defined, in areas where procedures are not defined, incumbent gets direction from supervisor before proceeding.

Factor 5 - Scope and Effect

Must provide accurate information, follow processes and procedures, and meet deadlines. Work has a minor impact on railroad operations.

Factor 6 - Personal Contacts

Contacts include ARRC employees at various levels of the organization.

Factor 7 - Purpose of Contact

The purpose of the contacts are for sharing information and getting instructions.

Factor 8 - Physical Demands

Incumbent will be required to walk, climb, and bend to inspect rail cars and to perform periodic servicing of vehicles. Incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Motor vehicle license is required to transport train crews to and from various locations along the rail belt. Yard checks subject incumbent to current weather conditions.

Factor 9 - Work Environment

Incumbent will be required to work in the yard and drive train crews to and from jobs up and down the Railbelt. Work must be performed on a 24/7 basis, therefore employees must work varying work days and shifts.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write numbers accurately.
• Must have basic computer data entry skills.
• Valid and Active driver’s license, held for at least one year, where your current driving record reflects TWO OR LESS violations, and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions within the last three years.

The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.

IMPORTANT: Your application must clearly show how you meet each minimum qualification listed for this position. Do not assume reviewers will infer qualifications from job titles or general descriptions of duties. Applications are screened based on the information submitted.

Include all required and desired qualifications in your Applicant Profile and/or Resume. For any relevant experience, provide the employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full-time or part-time.

Failure to provide sufficient information on your application to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification from further consideration. Applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated along with other qualified applicants and may be considered for the next phase of the recruitment process.

If you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.

The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords

Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500

Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK

Fax Number: [phone]

Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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