Local 302 Union Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Information Open only to the general public and any current Municipal employee. 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: Port of Alaska HOURS OF WORK: 4/10 schedule LOCATION:1871 Anchorage Port Road Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

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 Provide services and assistance to vessels calling at the Port.

Provide general maintenance of Port facilities; buildings, offices, warehouse, Ship Creek, stevedore lounges, main dock, roads and main staging yards. Operates and performs basic maintenance on Loaders, Graders, Dump Trucks, Street Sweepers, Street Sander, 2-ton Forklift, 9-ton Forklift, Water Truck, Snow Blower Unit and all light/medium vehicles, portable compressors, oil/water separator unit, work boat, harbor craft boat etc. Assist Port maintenance staff on electrical, hydraulic, petroleum and plumbing tasks.

Perform light and mild welding, rough carpentry work, and light concrete work to patch and repair. Provide basic maintenance on the complex petroleum off-loading facilities and valve yard transfer. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in operating medium and/or heavy equipment, of which two (2) years must have been with the Municipality as a Port Maintenance Technician II, or equivalent elsewhere. All applicants must possess and/or obtain: A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement at time of hire. Forklift operator certification within 30 days of hire.

Backflow prevention device inspection certification within 6 months of hire. Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) within forty-five (45) days of hire Satisfactory Drug Screening at time of hire. Satisfactory Driving record at the time of hire.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education and employment history at the time of hire. 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. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with Tanker Endorsement 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. As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a drug screening 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 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). As a condition of employment, the person selected must provide an International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. Military Service Interview Preference: Veterans or 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 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 show the name, signature, title and contact information for 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 clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to thewww.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite 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 a.m

to 5:00 p.m., Alaska 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.