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EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN I - Range 15/ IBEW-T

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EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN I - Range 15/ IBEW-T

Salary

$30.31 - $34.18 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Regular / Full Time

Job Number

2025-00868

Department

Public Transportation

Division

Vehicle Maintenance B

Opening Date

09/25/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to the public, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Technicians (Local 1547) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK: Shifts Vary: Schedule based on seniority. 40 hours per week within Monday - Sunday

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 Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Technicians (Local 1547) Collective Bargaining Agreement

+ Local union dispatched applicants

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

Example of Duties

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, lubrication, servicing and minor repairs on Public Transportation Department buses and other staff vehicles and equipment within prescribed intervals. Create work orders in maintenance management system for all tasks and accurately enters time, parts, and materials used for each service. Apply strong attention to detail to ensure each vehicle is serviced thoroughly. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and others to promote a safe, clean, and harmonious work environment. Clean and maintain shop work areas. Must maintain regular time and attendance standards. Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and one (1) year of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

Must possess and/or obtain:

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

+ A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants

with a Restriction of "N - No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L - Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible

Preferences:

OSHA 30-hour General Industry certificate

OSHA State of Alaska Forklift Certification

AssetWorks Academy for Government Fleet

Cummins and/or Allison training module completion; ASE Transit Bus Certification completion

Additional Important Information

Applicants who successfully pass all test components may receive a conditional offer of employment pending available positions. Offers of employment are conditional based on meeting the MOA standards for the following screens, checks and examinations: Drug Screen, Functional Capacity Examination, Criminal Background Checks, and DMV Driving Record Check.

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 State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with unrestricted Passenger endorsement with no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible. Also, required is the submission of a current copy (dated within 30 days from date requested) of his/her FULL 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 licenses must remain current for the duration 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 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 satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405(f) and (h).

This offer of employment is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IBEW-Technicians Local 1547.

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.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current Municipal employee within the Public Transportation Department?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you currently affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-T) Union, Local 1547, and obtained or can obtain a dispatch/referral from the union?

+ Yes

+ No

05

What is your highest level of completed education?

+ Less than High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent or higher

06

Have you completed an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have a Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have one or more years year of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience?

+ 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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