Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
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: Maintenance & Operations
HOURS OF WORK: 4/10s, Tuesday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (may change as business demands)
LOCATION: 4333 Bering Street
Example of Duties
The duties of the Equipment Technician are inspecting, adjusting, diagnosing, maintaining, initiating parts requisition, and repairing heavy equipment and/or light duty vehicles. This position requires welding, fabricating, and mounting skills. Knowledge, skill, and ability in utilization of the standard and complex diagnostic tools of the trade. Performs preventive maintenance services, department of transportation brake inspection, and all phases of tire maintenance. Performs complete inspections on the equipment/vehicles, including all attached components to facilitate seasonal re-builds. Performs I/M emissions tests. Performs mechanical duties requiring the operation and use of a wide variety of hand and power-driven tools and equipment. Ensures the quality and expediency of all work performed. Utilizes the equipment maintenance management software to document work performed. Must provide own standard tools of the trade. Maintains a safe, clean, and harmonious work environment. Performs other required duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program, and four (4) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and five (5) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.
Must possess and/or obtain:
- Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
- At time of hire, valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License, Class B (CDL-B) or higher, and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.
- At time of hire, satisfactory driving record.
- At time of hire, satisfactory drug screening.
