Road Maintenance Laborer - On Call

Job Summary

This position participates in the repair and maintenance of Borough roads and streets. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values:
Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

E1 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position. Relevant experiences and skills may include:
Experience driver with knowledge of MSB road system, following direction Experience using hand tools. Experience operating a variety of vehicles and equipment. Experience working outside in harsh conditions Experience using mobile computers for data collection. Experience in general labor or assisting someone with projects. Experience in general safety. Experience working on a team. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

• Assists with repairs and installs street signs.
• May operate a steam boiler to thaw frozen culverts and prevent glaciations and flooding; repairs and replaces culverts.
• Conducts road striping operations.
• Operates pumps to alleviate flooding conditions.
• Operates brushing equipment; removes trees and tree limbs from roadways.
• May operate street sweeping equipment.
• Operates snow removal and plowing equipment.
• Assists with repairs of asphalt and gravel surfaces.
• Installs traffic control devices and flags traffic at worksites.
• Transports tools, equipment and supplies to work sites.
• Performs preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related duties.

Temporary and Thousand Hour (1000) employees for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is a brief description of the only benefit provided to this class of employee. Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.

01 I understand that this position does not come with any benefits and will work approximately 24 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday for a total of up to 1,000 hours per 12-month period.