Laborer (Driving)

U.S Air Force; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force is hiring for a part-time position assigned to JBER Lodging, focusing on grounds maintenance and manual tasks. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and an incentive bonus. This role requires physical capability and the operation of small power equipment.

Benefits

Health & Life Insurance

401K

Overtime Pay

Workers' Comp

Shift Differential

Sunday Premium Pay

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written/oral instructions.
• Physically able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Possess a valid state Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and arranges materials by hand or with equipment.
• Operates simple power tools for grounds maintenance.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.

Skills

Manual skill

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Tools

Powered lawnmowers

Leaf blowers

Weed trimmers

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the JBER Lodging.

Regular Part-Time employees have regular/continuous work schedules of at least 20-34 hours per week.

You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health &Life Insurance, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Comp, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday pay.

A recruitment incentive of up to $1500 may be authorized, conditions apply.
Duties

1.Loads, unloads, moves, and stacks material such as heavy boxes and bulky items by hand, hand-trucks, or dollies. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Places items where directed.
2.Operates hand tools and simple power equipment such as hand lawnmowers, walking-type power mowers, hand-saws, hatchets, and clippers to perform tasks such as mowing lawns, clearing small trees and bushes, and removing snow. May use a shovel or dig ditches and trenches where soil is not compacted and grading and sloping is not required, or to fill holes, level bumps and low places or remove coal, ash, snow, dirt, etc.
3.Performs a variety of manual tasks such as moving, arranging, collecting, and cleaning equipment and materials. Moves and arranges furniture, as directed. May collect and empty garbage cans, burn garbage and trash, and wash and wax cars and trucks by hand or using a powered buffer.
4.Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12742954

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to satisfactorily complete a pre employment drug test with negative results. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
• Must complete a physical in Alaska prior to being sent an Official Job Offer.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/31/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Manual skill and knowledge to operate simple power equipment, such as powered push lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers and low-pressure sprayer. Knowledge of basic hand tools such as hand-saws, hatchets, clippers. Ability to read and follow simple signs and specific written and/or oral instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps. Physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and be able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.