WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Have a strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Have reliable and consistent attendance
• Are able to be polite and courteous to the public
• Are situationally aware and conscious of safety
• Perform well in a team or independently to accomplish tasks and projects
• Motivated to perform high-quality work
• Can be available to work overtime during inclement weather
• Can be available for on-call responses to emergencies and weather events

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

The work will occur at Juneau International Airport.  This position involves shift work that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, occasional overtime and being on-call. Additionally, this position also requires recalls to the airport for emergencies and weather events. The airport operates 24 hours per day year-round, and winter season staffing is 24/7. The winter operations schedule begins in late October and continues until March 31^st.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This is the advanced journey level of the job class series for equipment operators that have at least (2) years of equipment operations experience.  Positions in this class, excavate, install, maintain, repair and conduct snow removal/ice control for airport facilities, aircraft maneuvering areas and roadways while operating specialized types of motorized maintenance and snow removal equipment and attachments.  Employees work under general supervision, execute specific instructions and are completely responsible for the safe operation of heavy maintenance and snow removal equipment.  Incumbents must apply appropriate guidelines, such as the operating procedures, to the specific equipment used.

Experience:         Three (3) years of maintenance and/or construction experience in roadways, bridges, airport runways, taxiways, ramps and/or aprons.  This experience must include operating heavy and light motorized equipment in the construction and/or maintenance of streets, roadways or utilities, airports runways and taxiways, ramps and aprons, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment, applying safety procedures ; AND

Demonstrated proficiency on a motor grader regardless of weather conditions.

Substitution: Completion of a CBJ equipment operation-training program may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Certification of completion of training from other agencies will be considered for equivalency as a substitute for the CBJ training program.

Other:                   Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) endorsement at time of application, however, must obtain valid Class “A” State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) endorsement by time of appointment if selected.

                        Must pass a TSA-required security check per 49 CFR 1542 and 1544 and Airport Security Program.  This will require an FBI fingerprint criminal history records check.  Continued employment is contingent on ability to maintain a favorable security check.

Certification as an ATSSA Flagger (or equivalent) within 6 months of appointment and for continued employment.

OSHA Requirements:  This position may also require attendance at and certification (as available) in CPR, First Aid, and Confined Space Entrant and/or attendant within 18 months of appointment.

Special Note:      Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3 year drug & alcohol testing background check with previous DOT employers. Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record. Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough’s drug-testing program.  https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register

This is a benefited and union represented position.  For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link: https://juneau.org/human-resources/benefits

If you have questions about this position please call the hiring manager, Andres Delgado at 907-321-3803.

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.