WHAT THE CBJ CAN OFFER YOU:

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 12 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave, & retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System).

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position involves shift work that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays and being on-call. Additionally, this position also requires recalls for emergencies and weather events.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Senior Equipment Operators have supervisory responsibility of the Street Maintenance work force with regard to maintenance activities, snow removal and ice control measures. They create work assignments for the Streets work force and act as the safety officer. The Senior Equipment Operator will maintain inventory control and records on equipment, parts, tools and materials and monitor equipment usage. They will assist management with the scheduling of the Street Maintenance work force, maintain accountability of the work force during daily operations and, assist with management of the Streets Maintenance division’s training plan.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Someone with proven core leadership traits.
• Is a strong mentor and role model.
• Communicates with credibility and confidence.
• Displays accurate self-perceptions of abilities.
• Encourages cooperative organizational action and promotes joint efforts.
• Displays industriousness, conscientiousness and dependability in performing tasks.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and takes action in the absence of detailed instructions.
• Displays talent, enthusiasm and commitment.

Experience: Four (4) years of maintenance and/or construction experience in roadways, bridges, airport runways, taxiways, ramps and/or aprons with demonstrated ability to operate motor graders, rotary snowplows, backhoes, excavators, and bulldozers.  This experience must have included on-site supervision and training of other operators.

Other: A valid Class “A” State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes and a Tanker (N) endorsement at time of application and for continued employment.

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

*Required for new hires only.

NOTE:  This position will require shift work, overtime, call-outs, work on Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays and odd shift hours.

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

HOW DO I APPLY AND WHO CAN I CALL WITH QUESTIONS

If you have questions about this position please call the hiring manager, Ed Foster at 907-586-5256.

We are accepting applications until December 1^st, 2020. Your application AND a current driving record issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the applicants state of residence must be received by the Human Resources & Risk Management Department before the close of business (4:30 p.m. Alaska Standard Time) on the date listed above. You can submit your application be email, fax, USPS mail, or by dropping it off at the Human Resources & Risk Management office.

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.