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Equipment Operator II (Seasonal)

City & Borough of Juneau, AK | Juneau, AK

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Posted Date 8/28/2024
Description Salary: $32.66 - $34.87 Hourly

Location : Juneau

Job Type: Full-Time Seasonal

Job Number: 202400414

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Division: Streets & Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date: 08/28/2024

Closing Date: 9/30/2024 4:30 PM Alaska

Position Number: 20164

Bargaining Unit: Marine Engineers Beneficial Association

Pay Range: 16

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Telework Availability: Not Available

Description

The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.

Are you looking for a BENEFITED SEASONAL position? Come join the CBJ Streets maintenance team, where you will operate snow removal equipment, including trucks with plows and or sanders, motor graders, loaders, and rotary snow blowers. This position's seasonal duration is typically 5 months and runs from the beginning of November through the end of March. Applicants must be flexible on the start and stop date.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORProficiency with Heavy Equipment: You already have robust skills in operating heavy machinery, including motor graders. Your hands-on experience with safe operation is key to the job. Please note a skill exam will be required as part of the interview process.

Strong Work Ethic and Desire to Learn: We appreciate individuals who are committed to their work and enthusiastic about enhancing their skills and knowledge. If you're driven by a passion for growth and continuous improvement, you'll excel in our environment.

Reliable Attendance: Consistency is critical. We seek candidates who understand the importance of dependable attendance and are committed to showing up ready to work every day.

Politeness and Courtesy: Interaction with the public is a part of the job. We need someone who is not only skilled with machinery but also approachable and respectful when engaging with others.

Safety-Conscious Attitude: Your safety and the safety of those around you are paramount. We need someone who consistently prioritizes safety in every task, ensuring a secure work environment for everyone.

Team Collaboration: Success comes from working together. You should be able to collaborate effectively with your teammates to complete tasks and achieve project goals.

Flexibility for Overtime: Weather events and other unforeseen circumstances can demand extra hours. We need someone who is flexible and willing to work overtime when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Availability for Unplanned Requests: Emergencies and weather-related events often require immediate action. You should be prepared to respond to off-hour requests with a positive and proactive approach.
Typical Responsibilities

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Working for Streets & Fleet Maintenance offers a unique blend of rewarding and challenging experiences. As part of our team, you'll operate a diverse range of equipment and play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of our streets for the traveling public. We are dedicated to helping our employees grow by providing training and opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

In winter, our team closely monitors weather conditions, preparing to respond swiftly to snow events and other weather-related challenges to keep roads and sidewalks clear and safe. This role is particularly suited for those seeking seasonal work, offering a dynamic and impactful position with the chance to directly influence community safety.

Why Consider a Seasonal Position with Us?

Variety of Work: Engage with different types of equipment and tasks throughout the season, keeping your workday interesting and diverse.

Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience and training that can enhance your professional skill set and broaden your expertise.

Community Impact: Play a vital role in ensuring the safety and accessibility of public spaces, making a tangible difference in the community.

Flexible Timing: Enjoy the seasonal nature of the role, which can be ideal for those looking to balance other commitments or explore different work opportunities at other times of the year.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This is a seasonal role with a typical duration of 5 months, running from November through March. The position generally follows a Monday through Friday schedule. During the winter months, we operate on rotating shifts: 3:00 am - 11:00 am, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, and 11:00 pm - 7:00 am. Shifts are assigned on a two-month rotation based on staffing needs.

Employees report daily to the CBJ Street Maintenance Shop at 7100 Glacier Hwy. At the beginning of each shift, you will be dispatched to various work locations around Juneau. In the event of significant weather events, such as snow or flooding, you may be required to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a member of the Streets Maintenance Crew, your primary responsibilities will focus on seasonal maintenance of CBJ streets during the winter months. Key duties include:

Snow and Ice Control: Operate heavy and light-duty equipment for snow plowing, salting, and sanding to ensure safe driving conditions.

Gravel Road Maintenance: Maintain and repair gravel roads to manage winter wear and ensure continued accessibility.

Asphalt Patching: Address and repair potholes and other asphalt issues as they arise during the winter season.

Tasks at times are performed under hazardous conditions and employees are expected to be particularly alert and careful whenever operating assigned equipment. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion by observation and through results obtained. This position regularly works outdoors in cold and/or wet weather conditions. This position requires heavy lifting, physical endurance, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Three (3) years of maintenance and/or construction experience in roadways, bridges, airport runways, taxiways, ramps and/or aprons. This experience must include operating heavy and light motorized equipment in the construction and/or maintenance of streets, roadways or utilities, airport runways and taxiways, ramps and aprons, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment, and applying safety procedures.

AND Demonstrated proficiency on a motor grader regardless of conditions.

Other:

Valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Airbrakes and Tanker (N) endorsement at time of application, however, must obtain valid Class "A" State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License with airbrakes and Tanker (N) endorsement by time of appointment if selected. Class "A" Commercial Driver's License must include ability to operate manual transmissions.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

Applicants must supply a recent driving record issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the applicant's state of residence.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Chad "Kit" Watts

Phone Number: (907)586-5256, Ext. 4243

Email: Kit.Watts@juneau.gov

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Application Assistance

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.

Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.

Insurance Benefits
  • Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
    • No cost employee only plan available
  • Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
    • Additional optional coverage available
    • Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
  • Optional group-based insurance premiums for
    • Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
    • Short-term Disability
    • Accident Insurance
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
  • Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
    • Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 at open enrollment following 1 year of actively working.
Retirement Benefits
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  • Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
  • Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
    • Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
  • Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:

Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
    • 21 days of PL within first year of employment
    • Personal leave includes Sick leave
  • Twelve paid holidays a year
  • Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
  • An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
  • An Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
  • Health related webinars
  • Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .

Additional Perks
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
  • Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices
  • Free passes to Parks & Recreation field house, ice arena, and swimming pools
01

Select the type of Commercial Driver's License you currently have:
  • Class "A" without endorsements
  • Class "A" with tanker and airbrakes endorsements
  • Class "A" State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License without endorsements
  • Class "A" State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License with tanker and airbrakes endorsements
  • Other
02

List any current training certificates you have (CPR/First Aid, Flagger, Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor, etc.)

03

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
04

Please summarize your experience in no more than 1-3 sentences explaining how you have obtained the required 3 years of experience operating heavy equipment.

05

If selected for an interview, can you demonstrate proficiency as a motor grader during the skills exam?
  • Yes
  • No
06

Have you attached the required DMV driving records?
  • Yes
  • No
07

Do you have any trade skills you'd like to highlight (examples: concrete repair, carpentry, welding, etc.)

Salary33.77 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
Per Diem
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