Utility Worker II (Thousand Hour)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska • Palmer, AK

103d

About The Position

This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Possession of a valid Class A, Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Alaska and possession of a valid Department of Transportation medical card is required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain the State of Alaska CDL HazMat endorsement within three (3) months of hire.
• Current HAZWOPER certification or ability to become HAZWOPER certified within six months of hire date.
• Certification in Asbestos identification.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.
• Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the central landfill; ensures customer compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effectively answers questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints.
• Closes and opens disposal sites; keeps disposal areas clean and functional.
• Operates semi-tractor and trailer to transport solid waste to the landfill.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment.
• Develops and plans special projects.
• Builds and constructs retaining walls, signage, retaining nets, and fencing.
• Repairs and remodels transfer site buildings.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other hand and power tools.
• Maintains and repairs division equipment.
• Monitors automated scale to ensure accuracy.
• Monitors the disposal of Asbestos and other special waste in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Conducts snow removal operations.
• Maintains grounds at all division properties.
• Assists in the scale house as required.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees