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REFUSE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN I (Journeyman Mechanic) - Range 18 / ENG

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REFUSE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN I (Journeyman Mechanic) - Range 18 / ENG

Salary

$32.61 - $37.72 Hourly

Location

Anchorage Regional Landfill, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00747

Department

Solid Waste Services

Division

Solid Waste Processing & Dispo 1

Opening Date

09/04/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Information

Open to the public, International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 302) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

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 International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 302.

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK: 4 x 10's - Schedule to be determined

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 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

Perform all maintenance, both preventive and required on Solid Waste Services (SWS) disposal equipment and facilities at both the Central Transfer Station (CTS) and Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL). Maintain maintenance logs after repairs. Repair heavy equipment, transfer tractors and trailers, automotive and light trucks, electric motors, hydraulic systems, fabrications; which includes welding and cutting. Fuel and daily service and greasing of equipment as needed. The activities of this job require the tech to be in the field as well as in the shop, daily service (greasing) preformed at ARL outside. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of mechanical experience, which includes diesel experience, at least one (1) year of which must have been at the journeyman level.

Must possess and/or obtain a valid State of Alaska Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement, and a Hazardous materials endorsement, no airbrake or transmission restrictions. Applicants with a restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" and “E-Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only” are not eligible.

OR

Within 120 days of hire: must obtain a valid State of Alaska Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement, no airbrake or transmission restrictions. Applicants with a restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" and “E-Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only” are not eligible.

All applicants must submit satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Preferences:

SE Master Mechanic Certification

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.

As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a medical physical and functional capacity examination and will also be required to successfully complete a drug test prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

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 (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) .

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

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.

Health and retirement benefits for eligible Operating Engineers, Local 302 members are provided by the Operating Engineers Trust. Please contact the administrative offices of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 or visit www.engineerstrust.com.

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you affiliated with the International Union of Operating Engineers Union, Local 302, and obtained or can obtain a dispatch/referral from the Union?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?

+ Less than High School Diploma

+ High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent or higher

06

How many years of mechanical experience do you have that includes diesel experience?

+ Less than 5 years

+ 5 or more years

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Do you have at least 1 year journeyman level diesel mechanic experience?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with Tanker endorsement (N), and Hazardous Materials endorsement (H) and no Air Brake restriction, or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you do not currently have a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with Tanker endorsement (N), and Hazardous Materials endorsement (H) and no Air Brake restriction, are you able to obtain within 120 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

+ N/A currently have my Class A CDL

10

Do you have a SE Master Mechanic Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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