Temporary Medium Equipment Operator

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Open Date: 8/2/2019
Close Date: 8/19/2019

Position: Temporary Medium Equipment Operator
Wage: $34.70- 36.81 / hour  

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Temporary Medium Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is an equipment operator who, under the direct supervision of the Roads Chief, operates medium equipment to maintain, upgrade, and construct the City's streets, roads, bike trails, and drainage systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and all standards for safety. Proficient in operating a medium size equipment at the journeyman level. Working knowledge of standard road construction and maintenance practices and ability to use hand and fixed levels to establish grades. Ability to cut ditches and slopes to grade with construction machinery and ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of individuals.  Ability to learn rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and terminology used in a Public Works roads division. Must be able to read and understand drawings and illustrations.  Have ability to make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma and or GED required
Three (3) years of experience on a medium size road or utility construction/maintenance equipment required
Combinations of education and experience that could provide knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have or ability to obtain an Alaska CDL, class “A” with “N” endorsement required at time of hire.
Able to work outside in all types of weather including dust, wind, rain, cold, snow and darkness.
Able to work in an environment of high noise and vibration.
Able to work occasional emergency or non-traditional work hours as required.
Must have ability to obtain forklift certification and during the duration of employment must remain current
A current medical examiners certificate as required by Federal and State law is preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the US; requirement by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
Successfully pass background test which includes, Criminal background, Professional and Reference check. 
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random testing without advance notice.

NOTICE:   If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of the applicant’s Alaska Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) and current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver’s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.   The processing fees (s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application and a CDL supplemental application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us [job openings/employment application forms]. Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, email [email protected] or fax 907-581-4469