COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR - LEVELS 1 TO 5 - SEASONAL - Range 18 to 23 / PLU

Collection And Distribution Operator - Levels 1 To 5 - Seasonal

This is a seasonal position, which will last approximately six (6) months from the date of hire. 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.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

Department : Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

Hours of Work : 4 / 10s, Monday to Thursday OR 6 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm, Tuesday to Friday

Location : 325 E 94th Court

Example of Duties :

• Operates the water distribution and / or the wastewater collection system's and performs both the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on those systems as assigned, supervised, and reviewed, based on the required skill and the level of supervision needed, and according to the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level of the individual.
• General duties are assigned in the broad area of the water distributions and / or wastewater collection systems to work independently, with less direct supervision and more responsibility as proficiency levels, appropriate licensing, and experience increases.
• Shift varies, including early mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays on emergency and non-emergency assignments to meet the water distribution and / or wastewater collection needs of the Municipality of Anchorage in the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operators III and IV are lead positions and assist in the training of other operators and may be assigned as Crew Leads with the duties that include assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations, as well as acting in some supervisory roles as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU's disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee's potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences :

LEVEL 1 - OPERATOR IN TRAINING

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and / or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems.

Must possess and / or obtain :

LEVEL 2 - OPERATOR I

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and / or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems, of which one (1) year must have been in Collection and Distribution.

Must possess and / or obtain :

LEVEL 3 - OPERATOR II

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and / or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems, of one (1) year of which must have been as a Collection and Distribution Operator I with the Municipality or equivalent.

Must possess and / or obtain :

LEVEL 4 - OPERATOR III

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and / or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems, of one (1) year of which must have been as a Collection and Distribution Operator II with the Municipality or equivalent.

Must possess and / or obtain :

LEVEL 5 - OPERATOR IV

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and / or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems, of one (1) year of which must have been as a Collection and Distribution Operator III with the Municipality or equivalent.

Must possess and / or obtain :

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, Class B / A (CDLB / A), 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). All required certifications and / or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans 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