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Municipality of Anchorage, AK

MEDIUM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Range 17 / ENG

Municipality of Anchorage, AK, Anchorage

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Salary: $31.04 - $35.93 HourlyLocation : Anchorage, AKJob Type: Regular / Full TimeJob Number: Department: Maintenance & Operations DepartmentDivision: Street Maint Ops 1 A SummerOpening Date: 08/21/2025Closing Date: Continuous Job InformationOpen to the public, International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 302) members, and any current Municipal Employees.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 Union.DEPARTMENT: Maintenance & OperationsHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Sunday; hours vary; may work nightsLOCATION: 5701 Northwood DriveTo 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 International Union of 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 Under general supervision, performs manual labor tasks and operates medium equipment during street maintenance operations. Equipment includes bit is not limited to: flusher trucks, pothole patch trucks, and all specialized and non-specialized truck, rotary brooms, rollers under 5 tons, compactors, fork lifts, small loaders, asphalt rakers, pipe layers, and other light equipment as assigned. Street maintenance operations include but are not limited to: concrete and paving repairs, pothole patching, street sweeping, brushing, hauling materials, and draining work and repairs. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years' experience in the operation of equipment, one (1) year of which must have been operating medium equipment.Must possess and/or obtain:Valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tank endorsement at time of hire.Satisfactory driving record at time of hire.Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.Preference:Flagger certification.Certified Erosion Sediment Control Additional Important InformationThe Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . 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 Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDLB) or higher, with Tank 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 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.As a condition of employment, the candidate selected must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.Military Service Interview PreferenceVeterans who wish tobe considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal PersonnelRules 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 anhonorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. Theminimum qualifications of the position must be met for preferenceconsideration.Individualscurrently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or theorganized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference,as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof ofcurrent service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown bysubmission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name,date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service,rank, name of command providing the information, and unit ofassignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead ofthe individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title,and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. Theminimum qualifications of the position must be met for preferenceconsideration.The Municipality ofAnchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to includeany volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national serviceprograms on your application in the work history portion.Application ProcessOnce an applicantselects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of avacancy announcement, they will be directed to the websiteto log into their existing account (or to create an account) of theirapplication profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make anyupdates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.NOTE: TheGovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered bythe Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customerservice regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobscustomer support line at .For generalquestions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment processwith the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human ResourcesDepartment at during regular business hours of Monday throughFriday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies withTitle I of the ADA.For information regarding requests for reasonableaccommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act,please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at .Health and retirement benefits for eligible Operating Engineers, Local 302 members are provided by the Operating Engineers Trust. Please contact the administrative offices of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 or visit In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer? Yes No 03 Are you a current Municipal employee within Maintenance & Operations? Yes No 04 Are you affiliated with the International Union of Operating Engineers Union (IUOE), Local 302, and obtained or can obtain a dispatch/referral from the Union? Yes No 05 Which best describes your completed level of education? Less than high school High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or higher 06 Which best describes your experience in the operation of equipment? Less than 2 years 2 years or more 07 Which best describes your experience in operating medium equipment? Less than 1 year 1 year or more 08 Do you have a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tank endorsement, or can obtain one by the time of hire? Yes - I have a Class B CDL with Tank endorsement Yes - I can obtain a Class B CDL and/or Tank endorsement No - I cannot obtain a Class B CDL and/or the Tank endorsement Required Question