HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Range 18 / ENG

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Maintenance & Operations department. The role involves operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor across winter snow removal, road maintenance, and related tasks.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent, at least three years of equipment operation experience (including one year on heavy equipment) and a valid Alaska Class A CDL with Tank endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in the operation of equipment, one (1) year of which must have been operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and perform manual labor under the supervision of a street maintenance supervisor.
• Winter snow and ice removal, spring thawing, street sweeping, asphalt and concrete repair, chip sealing, drainage maintenance.
• Proficient in operating multiple heavy equipment types (graders, loaders, backhoes, snow blowers, oil distributors, chip spreaders, rollers, asphalt pavers, steam boilers, vactor trucks) and use GPS devices and laptops.

Skills

Three years equipment operation

One year heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Alaska CDL Class A Tank endorsement

Job description

Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee within Maintenance & Operations.

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 to Sunday; Hours vary; May work nights

LOCATION

: 5701 Northwood Drive

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under the direct supervision of a street maintenance supervisor the Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) will perform numerous tasks while operating heavy equipment and perform tasks requiring manual labor. Operations will include winter snow and ice removal, spring thawing, street sweeping, asphalt and concrete repair, chip sealing, maintenance of drainage structures and other duties as assigned. The HEO must be proficient in the operation of numerous types of heavy equipment including but not limited to graders, loaders, backhoes, snow blowers, oil distributors, chip spreaders, rollers, asphalt pavers, steam boilers, and vactor trucks. Training on the use of hand held GPS devices and laptop computers may be provided requiring the HEO to become proficient in the use of these instruments. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,

and

three (3) years experience in the operation of equipment, one (1) year of which must have been operating heavy equipment.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

A valid State of Alaska Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank (N) endorsement at time of hire.

Satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

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 Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), 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.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory drug screen 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/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

As a condition of employment, the candidate selected must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

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

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For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources 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.