Heavy Equipment Operator​/Truck Driver - Roving

Summary or Purpose

Operates North Slope Borough heavy equipment; maintains roads, airports, and landfills; pumps sewage from septic tanks to pump truck; and assists with operating fuel truck to safely transport and deliver fuel to North Slope Borough facilities and residents. This position will work a two week on - two week off shift and travel where an HEO/Truck Driver is needed.

• Operate heavy equipment and other machinery in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain and clear roads, airport runway, access roads, and landfill areas.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment prior to operations; complete shift inspection checklist.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment log, inspection forms, maintenance record and daily trip reports.
• Inspect and clean equipment and facility; report maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor; keep accurate records of fuel deliveries.
• Load and unload aircraft with heavy equipment; may assist in supervising loading and unloading.
• Deliver diesel fuel to North Slope Borough fuel storage facilities and residential homes as requested.
• Assist in maintaining oil spill response kits and aid in deployment, installation, removal or other use of spill response equipment.
• Be polite and courteous to the public.
• Work non-traditional schedules, including evenings, holidays, weekends and 24‑hour on‑call status as required.
• Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
• Travel to all North Slope communities.

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in heavy equipment operation.
• Valid Alaska Commercial Drivers License meeting North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

• High School graduate or G.E.D. or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Two years of experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
• Valid Alaska Drivers License and Alaska Commercial Drivers License with X and N endorsement (hauling liquids in bulk) that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Ability to obtain 40‑Hour Hazwoper certification within probationary period.
• Documentation of adequate Diphtheria Immunization prior to employment;
  Documentation of Tetanus Immunization prior to employment.
• Documentation of Hepatitis A vaccination series with first dose prior to employment, second dose six months after.
• Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series with first dose prior to employment, second dose six months after, and final dose six months after first dose.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). The Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

The North Slope Borough is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications. It is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. By signing this Job Description the applicant acknowledges having read and understood the essential functions.