Job Information

Open to the general public, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547 members, and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK: Shifts vary; Monday to Sunday

LOCATION: 3701 Dr MLK Jr Avenue

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

Performs intermediate repairs, parts replacement, and assists Equipment Techs and Lead Techs with performance of complex repairs on a variety of platforms including diesel bus, heavy-duty gasoline, and light-duty support vehicles, as well as conduct independent inspection and repair. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance deemed critical to preserving the operational 
and/or safety integrity of the Public Transportation Department buses, support vehicles and equipment. Services brakes, suspension, electrical, and drive system components; Ensures work is thorough and complete with quality and expediency; responds to service calls in the field during all types of weather to diagnose and/or recover vehicles; utilizes maintenance management software to document work accomplished, and a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks; must provide own standard tools of the trade; must establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and others to promote a safe, clean, and harmonious work environment. Cleans and maintains shop work areas. Must maintain regular time and attendance standards. Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program and two (2) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and three (3) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

Must possess the following:

• At time of application - Valid Driver's License
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "N-No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible 

• At time of application - Valid Driver's License
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Driver's License & State of Alaska Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
• Within 120 days – must obtain a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "N-No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible

• Satisfactory Drug test
• Satisfactory Full Driving Record 
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment       history

• OSHA 30-hour General Industry certificate
• OSHA State of Alaska Forklift Certification
•  AssetWorks Academy for Government Fleet 
• Cummins and/or Allison training module completion; ASE Transit Bus Certification completion