Utility Worker I

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a dedicated individual for landfill operations. This role involves overseeing disposal sites, managing compliance, operating equipment, and maintaining area cleanliness. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and teamwork skills, contributing to borough service excellence.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a similar position.
• Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure customer compliance with landfill policies.
• Answer public inquiries and resolve complaints.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment as needed.

Skills

Operate skid steer

Use hand power tools

Direct traffic

Install signs

Build barriers

Work as a part of a team

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain

Certification in Asbestos Identification

Tools

Heavy equipment

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Chop saws

Job description

This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

This position will begin on or after July 1, 2025.D1 - D5 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Relevant experience may include: Drive fleet-small to medium size vehicles, operate skid steer, skilled in using hand power tools and ability to perform duties in all weather conditions. Ability to direct traffic, pickup trash, install signs, build barriers and work as a member of team.

Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to become HAZWOPER certified within six months of hire date.

Certification in Asbestos Identification.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

• Monitors the central landfill; ensures customer compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effectively answers questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints.
• Closes and opens disposal sites; keeps disposal areas clean and functional.
• May operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Develops and plans special projects.
• Builds and constructs retaining walls, signage, retaining nets, and fencing.
• Assists with the repairs and remodels of transfer site buildings.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other hand and power tools.
• Assists in the maintenance and repairs of division equipment.
• Monitors automated scale to ensure accuracy.
• Monitors the disposal of Asbestos and other special waste in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Conducts snow removal operations.
• Maintains grounds at all division properties.
• Assists in the scale house as required.
• Performs related duties.