Equipment Operator I, II, or III

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time

Equipment Operator I, II, or III

in the Public Works Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a progressive Public Works Department working hard to serve the needs of our community.

Under general supervision, this position leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction work in the completion of Public Works activities and operations including in the areas of streets, sewers, public buildings, and related facilities; operates and maintains maintenance and construction tools and heavy equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

The City of Kodiak owns and operates public facilities such as the roads, sewers, storm drains, recreation facilities, harbors, ports and buildings. The Equipment Operator is responsible for providing repair and maintenance services for these public facilities in a safe, efficient manner and is frequently required to make independent, sound judgments in projects affecting the public health and safety. The Equipment Operator must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

: Must have obtained a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED). Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school and five to seven years of progressively responsible maintenance, utility or trades experience, including three years of operating broad range of heavy equipment at journey level; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Must have a valid Alaska drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Must have a valid Alaska commercial drivers license (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.

Additional requirements include Traffic Control Flagging, Forklift Operator Certification and First Aid/CPR Certification.

Equipment Operator I:No certifications required.

Equipment Operator II:State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Level 1 Operator certification in at least one of the following: Water Distribution (WD) or Wastewater Collection (WWC).

Equipment Operator III:State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Level 2 Operator certifications in: Water Distribution (WD) and Wastewater Collection (WWC)

The City of Kodiak is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for any open positions.