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Baggage Handler (Alaska Railroad)

State of Alaska
Anchorage, AK Other
POSTED ON 3/15/2023 CLOSED ON 3/27/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baggage Handler (Alaska Railroad) position at State of Alaska?

*  *  *     Start date will be April 24, 2023     *  *  * 

Incumbent performs duties at the Passenger Depot related to serving the public with baggage related issues including customer service, loading baggage and performing maintenance, janitorial and landscaping duties.
 
 
This Baggage Handler position is full time during the summer season, but is a split shift schedule.  Incumbents will work a four (4) hour shift in the morning and a four (4) hour shift in the evening.


 Examples of Duties

• Performs baggage handling duties of loading/unloading, stowing, and delivering baggage to and from trains using a fork lift. Operates government vehicles (sedans, pickup trucks) requiring a valid driver's license.

• Provides service to the public by answering inquiries regarding the Railroad's passenger, baggage, and related information, i.e. excessive baggage rates, events, activities, and other information of local interest. Acts as source of information on other modes of transportation such as cabs, buses, etc.

• Responsible for all general housekeeping and maintenance of building and grounds. Ensures property is clean and in orderly condition.

• Conducts problem resolution regarding lost or damaged bags. Document problems that are not able to be resolved. Also, work with security on personal lost and found items onboard trains and stations.

• Document train departure and arrival times in computer data base. Communicate through email and/or phone to other depots regarding depot/baggage/train information.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.



The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
High school diploma or GED is required. Six months of verifiable front-line customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to perform general maintenance, janitorial, and landscaping duties. Must be able to walk, climb in/out of baggage cars, and lift, push or pull bags varying from 40-100 pounds. Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred. Ability to operate/drive vehicles, i.e., sedans, pickup. Must have a valid driver's license.
IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history

The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
 
 
The driving record must be dated within four months of the closing date of the job bulletin. Applicants may either attach a copy of their driving record to the application or fax it to the Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department, 907-265-2542.
 

Please be sure to include REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your applicant profile and/or cover letter.

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
 


WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
 
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword


 
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

 

Salary : $23

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