Job Information

Open to the general 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: 4/10’s - Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday, 6:00 am To 4:30 pm OR Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

LOCATION: 325 E 94th Court

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates 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.

Candidates shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Example of Duties

Under supervision, performs intermediate automotive and equipment maintenance duties. Works with the Journeyman Fleet Technicians and is assigned specific tasks, which are checked by a Journeyman Technician. Performs preventative maintenance services and some repairs on light and heavy duty fleet equipment, generators, pumps, and other types of equipment, makes field services calls for emergency repairs, performs written documentation of maintenance, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.
 

Participate 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, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED or the equivalent, and four (4) years of experience in servicing and intermediate repairs of various types of light and/or heavy automotive vehicles, and/or stationary equipment.  

OR

High school diploma, GED or 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 experience in servicing and intermediate repairs of various types of light and/or heavy automotive vehicles, truck, transit bus, construction, and/or stationary equipment.  

Must possess and/or obtain:
 

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

  Health and Welfare benefits are supplied through the Union Health Benefit plan.

   

  The Municipality of Anchorage offers a benefit package that includes employer paid Life Insurance, optional Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance; employer paid Long Term Disability insurance, optional Supplemental Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.