Collection & Distribution Operator; Levels ; Seasonal Range​/PLU

Job Information

Open to the general public, Plumbers and Pipe fitters (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

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, 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.

This is a Seasonal position, which will last approximately six (6) months from the date of hire.

Operates the water distribution and/or the wastewater collection system’s and performs both the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on those systems as assigned, supervised, and reviewed, based on the required skill and the level of supervision needed, and according to the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level of the individual. General duties are assigned in the broad area of the water distributions and/or wastewater collection systems to work independently, with less direct supervision and more responsibility as proficiency levels, appropriate licensing, and experience increases.

Shift varies, including early mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays on emergency and non‑emergency assignments to meet the water distribution and/or wastewater collection needs of the Municipality of Anchorage in the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Operators III and IV are lead positions and assist in the training of other operators and may be assigned as Crew Leads with the duties that include assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations, as well as acting in some supervisory roles as assigned. Perform other related 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.

• LEVEL 1 - OPERATOR IN TRAINING (Range 18 - $36.25 to $38.07)
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and/or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems.
  • Must possess and/or obtain:
    • Valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDLB), with Tank endorsement, and satisfactory driving record at time of application.
    • Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
    • Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
• LEVEL 2 - OPERATOR I (Range 19 - $38.07 to $39.98)
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, construction, installation, modification and/or repair of water distribution or wastewater collection systems, of which one (1) year must have been in Collection and Distribution.
  • Must possess and/or obtain:
    • Valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDLB), with Tank endorsement, and satisfactory driving record at time of application.
    • State of Alaska Water Distribution I and Wastewater Collection I Operator certificate at time of application.
    • Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
    • Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
• LEVEL 3 - OPERATOR II (Range 20 - $39.98 to $42.01)
  • High…