Landfill & Transfer Site Maintenance Tech

Mat-Su Borough — Public Works; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mat-Su Borough — Public Works in Alaska seeks a Regular Full Time Utility Worker II to support site maintenance at multiple transfer sites. Duties include building repairs, grounds upkeep, equipment maintenance, and project support across Central Landfill, transfer stations, and other borough sites.

The position emphasizes safety and teamwork, requires a high school diploma, one year of related experience, a valid Alaska driver's license, and certifications in HAZWOPER and asbestos

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar position.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license for vehicle operated.
• HAZWOPER certification within six months of hire date.
• Asbestos Identification certification within six months of hire date.
• Pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.
• Hepatitis B vaccination series and Tetanus vaccination (or declinations).

Responsibilities

• Monitor the central landfill; ensure customer compliance with policies and procedures.
• Answer questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints.
• Open/close disposal sites; keep disposal areas clean and functional.
• Operate heavy equipment as required.
• Develop and plan special projects.
• Build retaining walls, signage, nets, and fencing.
• Assist with repairs and remodels of transfer site buildings.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintain chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other tools.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs of division equipment.
• Monitor automated scale for accuracy.
• Monitor asbestos and other waste disposal per regulations.
• Conduct snow removal operations.
• Maintain grounds at division properties.
• Assist in the scale house as required.
• Perform related duties.

Skills

Fleet driving

Skid steer operation

Hand tools

Traffic control

Sign installation

Barrier construction

Teamwork

Weather adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HAZWOPER certification

Asbestos Identification certification

Job description

Mat-Su Borough — Public Works in Alaska seeks a Regular Full Time Utility Worker II to support site maintenance at multiple transfer sites. Duties include building repairs, grounds upkeep, equipment maintenance, and project support across Central Landfill, transfer stations, and other borough sites.

The position emphasizes safety and teamwork, requires a high school diploma, one year of related experience, a valid Alaska driver's license, and certifications in HAZWOPER and asbestos