Utility Worker I (Thousand Hour)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a Regular Full Time Utility Worker II to support landfill and transfer site operations across Borough sites including Central Landfill and various Transfer Stations in Alaska.

Responsibilities include building repairs, grounds maintenance, equipment upkeep, and project support while adhering to Borough policies and core values. Requires high school diploma and one year of related experience, plus a valid Alaska driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in a similar position or related field.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license for the vehicle/equipment operated.
• Current or able to obtain HAZWOPER certification within 6 months; Asbestos Identification certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor central landfill and transfer sites; enforce policies and procedures.
• Build and repair structures, signs, and barriers.
• Perform grounds and equipment maintenance; operate hand and power tools.
• Assist with repairs/remodels of transfer site buildings and maintain division equipment.
• Monitor waste disposal and compliance with regulations and safety guidelines.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skid steer

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Chop saws

Job description

Job Summary This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations.

Job Summary 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 supports a Regular Full Time Utility Worker II with site maintenance at various transfer sites throughout the Borough. Duties include but are not limited to: building repairs, grounds maintenance, equipment maintenance and project support. Locations could vary depending on need but will include: Central Landfill, Butte Transfer Station, Sutton Transfer Station, Big Lake Transfer Station, Willow, Transfer Station, Talkeetna Transfer Station or other transfer stations within the Borough.

Pay Grade D1 - DOE

Minimum Requirements 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.

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

Certification in Asbestos Identification within six (6) months of hire date.

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

Temporary and Thousand Hour (1000) employees for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is a brief description of the only benefit provided to this class of employee.

Alaska Supplemental Benefits System

The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.

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Locations could vary depending on need but will include: Central Landfill, Butte Transfer Station, Sutton Transfer Station, Big Lake Transfer Station, Willow, Transfer Station, Talkeetna Transfer Station or other transfer stations within the Borough. Do you anticipate any difficulty commuting to these locations?

02

I understand that the schedule for this position will vary based on operational needs and the hours will be limited to less than 30 per week and 1,000 per 12-month period. I further understand this is a "Thousand Hour" position that receives no benefits and no guarantee of hours.

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Employees assigned driving duties/responsibilities, must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience. If assigned driving duties, can you meet those parameters?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question