Utility Worker I (Thousand Hour)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Palmer, AK is seeking a team member to assist in Borough landfill and transfer site operations. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, with a valid Alaska driver’s license and health/safety certifications.

The successful candidate will monitor sites, direct traffic, operate a range of hand and power tools, and work as part of a crew under Borough policies and core values.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar position.
• Valid Alaska driver's license for vehicle type operated.
• Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Certification in Asbestos Identification.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical; Hepatitis B vaccination series and Tetanus vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the central landfill and ensure customer compliance with policies and procedures.
• Answer questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints.
• Close and open disposal sites; keep disposal areas clean and functional.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Develop and plan special projects; install signs and building barriers.
• Assist with repairs/remodels of transfer site buildings; maintain tools and equipment.
• Monitor automated scale and asbestos disposal per regulations.
• Perform snow removal and maintain division grounds; assist scale house as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

D1 - 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: Driving fleet-small to medium size vehicles, operating skid steer loaders to push scrap metal and bush pile. Using frontend loaders to move trash. Using hand power tools and performing duties in all weather conditions. Familiar with the removal of snow from road ways. Opening and closing the gates at start and end of shift, directing traffic, providing guidance and monitoring customers. Picking up trash, installing signs, building barriers and working as a member of team.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to become HAZWOPER certified within six (6) months of hire date.

Certification in Asbestos Identification.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical. Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and maintain a current Tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccination, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

• 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.