Utility Worker I (Thousand Hour)

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

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.