Operating Engineer Union Jobs in Anchorage, AK (NOW HIRING)

Job Information Open 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: Anchorage Port HOURS OF WORK: Hours Vary; 4 -10's.

Shift TBD LOCATION: 1871 Anchorage Port Road Anchorage AK 99501 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.

Example of Duties Under the general supervision of the Port Operations, Safety & Security Manager or other designated supervisor, the Port Maintenance Foreman functions as a working foreman for Don Young Port of Alaska maintenance operations. This position plans, assigns, schedules, leads and monitors the work of assigned maintenance personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair, inspection, and operation of Port facilities, waterfront infrastructure, petroleum-related systems, heavy equipment, vehicles, mechanical systems, electrical components, hydraulic systems, and related operational infrastructure. The position coordinates daily and weekly work assignments, supports preventive maintenance planning, assists with training, reviews timecards, and work records for accuracy, supports on-call scheduling and after-hours response coordination, assists with contractor coordination, and special projects, and performs skilled maintenance work as needed to support safe, reliable and continuous Port operations.

Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in the field related to the position, three (3) years of which must have been in a lead position. All applicants must possess and/or obtain: A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tank (N) endorsement at time of hire.

A satisfactory driving record at time of hire. A satisfactory drug screening at time of hire. Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Forklift Operator Certification within 30 days of hire. Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) within 45 days 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 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 Driver's License Also, required is the submission of a current copy (dated within 30 days from date requested) 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.(Download PDF reader) 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 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 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.