Streets Equipment Operator I or II

Mar 22, 2021Job Opportunities

The Equipment Operator operates specialized heavy equipment and trucks in support of maintenance, repairs and upgrades of infrastructure.

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE, IBEW BARGAINING UNIT

SALARY: $23.46 – $30.95 PER HOUR, DOE

HOURS: MON-FRI, 0500-1700 VARIES SEASONALLY; ON-CALL, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

Equipment Operator I

  1. Must possess valid driver’s license in good standing. If driver’s license is issue from a state other than Alaska, must have ability to get Alaska Driver’s License within 30 days.

Equipment Operator II

  1. Valid Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  2. 3 years experience operating a variety of heavy equipment; including but not limited to loader, grader, dump truck with two or more attachments. Ability to demonstrate proficiency.

DUTIES:

  • Operates City-owned heavy equipment and class B vehicles.
  • Performs repair and maintenance of municipal roadways and infrastructure, to include drainage systems, potholes, painting, cleaning, and obstruction removal.
  • Clears snow and ice from roads and City-owned parking lots; collects and hauls accumulated snow.
  • Repairs, cleans and installs culverts.
  • Installs and maintains street signs.
  • Fuels and inspects equipment daily, performs preventive and prescribed maintenance and makes minor repairs on equipment and tools.
  • Assists other departments and/or divisions with equipment operations as necessary.

TO APPLY: Download a City application and complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should submit a City application to Human Resources, humanresources@cityofcordova.net. Applications accepted until position filled.

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER