REFUSE DISPOSAL MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (General Maintenance Assistant) - Range 7 / ENG

Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee within Solid Waste Services.

This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 302) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

: Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK

: Four 10’s, days to be determined

LOCATION

:

ARL - 15500 E. Eagle River Loop Rd, Eagle River

CTS - 1208 E. 56th Avenue, Anchorage

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Internal applicants currently working under the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 302) Collective Bargaining Agreement

Local union dispatched applicants

External applicants and other current  Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Example of Duties

Under supervision, the Refuse Disposal Maintenance Assistant performs a variety of unskilled tasks of a manual nature. Work involves moderate to heavy physical exertion: litter pick up and grounds maintenance as needed such as lawn mowing, weed whacking, shoveling, replacing signs, and painting. Operate snow blower and sander truck. Perform traffic control at the Central Transfer Station (CTS), Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL), and the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to direct customers to proper drop off locations and reduce traffic congestion and wait times. Assemble gas collection system pipe with hand tools. Operate skid steers and mini loaders for snow removal, site cleaning, and metals recycling. Assist skilled employees as needed in maintenance duties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

and

must be at least 18 years of age. Must have physical capability to perform the work described.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify

. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If you are a union referred applicant, as a condition of employment, you must provide your Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the

www.GovernmentJobs.com

website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.