On-Call Temporary Equipment Operator - Streets - Winter Season

City of Kenai • Kenai, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Equipment Operator is responsible for snow and ice control on City of Kenai streets and property during the winter maintenance season, approximately November 1 through March 31. The operator works under the general supervision of the Street Foreman and operates a range of heavy and small equipment. This is an on-call temporary position with varying schedules; most work hours are scheduled shortly in advance and depend largely on weather conditions and the employee’s availability for short-notice call-outs. The typical schedule is four ten-hour days per week, with some weekend and night work, City holidays, shift extensions, and emergency call-outs when available. The temporary appointment is for a pre-established period of no more than six months.

The role involves equipment operation and maintenance, snow removal and plowing, sanding icy streets, and completing related documentation and training. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, during the day and at night, and in varied and often severe weather conditions. The employee must use provided personal protective equipment in accordance with applicable laws and City policies. This temporary position is ineligible for City-sponsored benefits, including medical and hospital insurance, annual leave, and holiday pay, and is excluded from the State Public Employee’s Retirement System.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least one year of experience operating graders, loaders, sanders, sand trucks, plow trucks, vacuum trucks, backhoes, sweepers, snow blowers, or other heavy equipment.
• Possess a valid Alaska Class A commercial driver's license.
• Submit a Division of Motor Vehicles record upon request.
• Have work experience demonstrating knowledge of potential hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Have basic knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
• Be available to work varying schedules, including weekend days and evenings, City holidays, and shift extensions.
• Be available for emergency call-outs when possible.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test with a negative result as a condition of the job offer.
• Provide drug and alcohol information and testing results from employers for the previous two years; past violations may affect eligibility unless DOT Return to Duty Requirements have been successfully completed.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of progressively responsible work experience in street maintenance.
• Experience operating and maintaining a wide range of heavy and light equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders, loaders, sanders, sand trucks, plow trucks, vacuum trucks, backhoes, sweepers, snow blowers, and other heavy and small equipment as required.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment used for the work.
• Remove and plow snow from City streets and property and spread sand on icy streets.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and the public using radios, cell phones, and e-mail.
• Complete assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Prepare timesheets, accident reports, job safety analyses, and other assigned documents.
• Attend required training programs.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed