Winter Seasonal Streets & Maintenance Operator/Worker

City of Soldotna; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Soldotna is seeking a Winter Seasonal Streets & Maintenance Operator/Worker to support city operations, including streets, airport, parks, and utilities. Work may be on shift basis under the Maintenance Department Manager's supervision.

Role involves operating graders, loaders, dump trucks, backhoe, vactor truck, snow blowers, and sweepers, with on-call duties. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of related experience, plus Alaska CDL Class A or

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A or B with airbrake and tanker validation and current medical examiners certification required.
• FMCSA drug & alcohol clearance verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain City streets, drainage systems, parks, buildings, airport, and utilities equipment.
• Perform light maintenance on equipment operated.
• Perform manual labor such as thawing storm drains, digging, painting, and shelving.
• Be on-call for unscheduled or emergency needs of the City.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Written communication

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Alaska CDL Class A/B with airbrake & tanker validation

Job description

Summary

The City of Soldotna has an immediate opening for a Winter Seasonal Streets & Maintenance Operator/Worker.

Under the direct supervision of the Streets & Maintenance Department Manager, this seasonal position performs tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the City, including streets, storm drainage systems, parks, public buildings, the Soldotna Municipal Airport, sewer collection system, water supply storage and distribution systems, and other miscellaneous work as assigned. Work may be assigned on a shift basis. The position involves contact with the supervisor, fellow employees, contractors, and the public.

Detailed Work Activities

• Perform regular and recurring tasks related to the operation and maintenance of City streets, storm drainage systems, public buildings, the Soldotna Municipal Airport, parks, sewer collection systems, and the water supply, storage, and distribution system. This includes the efficient and continual operation of a variety of equipment such as graders, front-end loaders, dump trucks, pickup trucks, backhoe, vactor truck, snow blowers, and sweepers, etc.
• Perform light maintenance on all equipment operated.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as thawing storm drain inlets and culverts, digging holes, building shelving, painting, etc.
• Be available on-call to perform unscheduled or emergency needs of the City.
• Performs other activities as directed by the Maintenance Department Manager.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
• Ability to communicate pertinent information in writing.
• General knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, building and grounds maintenance. General knowledge of carpentry, basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, particularly as they relate to buildings.
• General knowledge of trade safety and special requirement needs such as the use of personal protective equipment and confined space entry requirements.
• Ability to operate hand tools and hand-powered equipment.
• Ability to proficiently operate light and heavy equipment and perform light maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to work back-to-back extended workdays, including the operation of heavy equipment for periods up to 14 hours in a single day.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of different situations and conditions.
• Ability to maintain required licenses without restriction (except for correctable vision).

Qualifications

As a condition of employment with the City of Soldotna, applicable regulations require the City to verify through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse that the applicant's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is not in a prohibited status. Applicants with prior violations may be deemed ineligible for employment; unless they provide satisfactory documentation demonstrating successful completion of the Department of Transportation's Return-to-Duty process. Additionally, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant receiving a negative result on a pre-employment drug test.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and five years of experience related to the essential job functions.

Licenses or Certificates:

Alaska Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with airbrake and tanker validation and current medical examiners certification) for operation of vehicles and heavy equipment. Employee must have and maintain a good driving record.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment involves frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Temperatures range from minus 55 degrees to plus 110 degrees. Employee may be exposed to significant levels of noise and vibration. Working in and around chemicals such as petroleum products, and salt is common. At times, employee may be required to work in confined spaces. Safety equipment will be provided to protect employee from hazards. Employee may be directed to operate heavy equipment for up to 14 hours per day.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL TASKS:

Lifting up to 70lbs: digging soil and snow, equipment parts, ladders, hoses, etc.; Reaching/handling (above shoulders at times): Stored equipment, equipment controls, power tools; Pushing/Pulling: moving pumps, debris, furniture, wheelbarrows, hoses, electrical wires, conduit, etc.; Climbing: Ladders, equipment, manholes (may be wearing safety gear); Standing, walking/carrying: while working with various pieces of equipment and general equipment operation and labor requirements. Crouching/Bending: working on vehicles, equipment, storm drains, brush and tree cutting. Twisting while backing vehicles, equipment, and trailers, etc.; Sitting for long periods of time while operating equipment, including heavy equipment; Hand/Finger manipulation: Operation of radios, computers, hand tools, etc.; Visual, Hearing, Smell: to alert employee to noxious and toxic hazards and safety concerns; Equipment Operation: Capability to efficiently operate a motor vehicle and/or heavy equipment up to 14 hours a day for several consecutive days in a row (such as snow removal).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of Soldotna is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications free of personal and political considerations, with equal opportunity for all with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.