Job Information

Open to the public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

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 Tuesday to Friday, 06:00 to 16:30 / Monday to Friday 06:00 to 16:30

LOCATION: 325 E 94th Court

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.

Example of Duties

Under general direction, this position performs Journeyman level repairs, maintenance, and modifications to light duty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles, and equipment including; construction equipment, high pressure pumps, mobile steam boilers, high volume vacuum systems, mobile generators, compaction vibrators, jackhammers, and other equipment the Fleet shop is responsible to maintain. Perform other duties as assigned.

Also participates 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, seven (7) days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent, and four (4) years of journeyman level experience in light and/or heavy duty vehicle, and/or small engine maintenance, modification and repair.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent, and the completion of a two (2) year certified apprenticeship/technical program from an industry recognized technical institution in automotive or heavy equipment, and two (2) years of journeyman level experience in light and heavy duty vehicle, and/or small engine maintenance, modification and repair.

Must possess and/or obtain:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDLA), and satisfactory driving record at time of hire
  • If you do not possess a CDLA, you must possess and/or obtain:
    • A valid State of Alaska Driver's License at the time of application.
    • A valid State of Alaska Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) at the time of hire.
    • A valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License, Class A (CDLA), within 120 days of hire.
• Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.