Utility Worker I

This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations.  This will include ground maintenance, operating light equipment, plowing and various other duties as needed.

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.

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.  Relevant experience may include: Operates skid steers to plow snow, stack refrigerators, load material, sweep roadways and turn compost material. Conducts Snow removal operations utilizing skid steer, frontend loader and light truck with snowplow. Sanding and sweeping roadways. Repairs and remodel Transfer Station buildings and disposal areas utilizing power hand tools.  Maintains Solid Waste grounds with skid steers, lawn mowers, chain saws and feed whackers.

 Possession of or ability to readily obtain 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 desired.

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.

• 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.
• May operate semi-tractor and trailer to transport solid waste to the landfill, if qualified.
• May operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• Develops and plans special projects.
• Builds and constructs retaining walls, signage, retaining nets, and fencing.
• Assists with the repairs and remodels of transfer site buildings.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintains chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other hand and power tools.
• Assists in the maintenance and repairs of 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.

Salary : $20