LIGHT DUTY MECHANIC (Equipment Technician) - Range 17 / IBEW-T at Municipality of Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK 99501

About the Job

Salary: $34.50 - $40.03 Hourly

Location : 4551 Fairbanks Street, AK

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2024-00923

Department: Maintenance & Operations Department

Division: Equipment Maintenance Ops 1 C

Opening Date: 10/25/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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-T), 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; schedule may change as business requires.

LOCATION

4333 Fairbanks Street

Example of Duties

The duties of the Equipment Technician are inspecting, adjusting, diagnosing, maintaining, initiates parts requisition and repairing heavy equipment, hybrid (high voltage) and standard light duty vehicles. This position requires welding, fabricating and mounting skills. Knowledge, ability and skills to utilize the standard and complex diagnostic tools of the trade. Perform preventive maintenance services, department of transportation brake inspection and all phases of tires maintenance. Perform complete 'shakedowns' on the chassis along with any and all attached components to facilitate seasonal re-builds. Performs I/M emissions tests as appropriate. 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. Maintain a safe, clean, and harmonious work environment. Perform other 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, andfive (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.

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory DMV driving record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
11 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Are you a current Municipal employee within the Maintenance & Operations Department?

Are you affiliated with the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-T) Union, Local 1547, and obtained or can obtain a dispatch/referral from the union?

Which best describes your level of education?

None / Less than high school
High school / GED / Equivalent (or higher)

Did you complete an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program?

Which best describes your experience in automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair?

None - less than 4 years
4 years - less than 5 years
5 years or more

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

Required Question