Equipment Operator

SUMMARY

Central Recycling Services, a company within the BSNC family is currently seeking a qualified Equipment Operator in Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. The Equipment Operator will operate heavy machinery for scrap metal processing projects, as well as for other projects/contracts/objectives, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates construction, excavating, and loading equipment and heavy machinery including excavators, dozers, compactors, scrapers, loaders, backhoes, etc.
• Transports tools and other construction equipment to and from job sites.
• Operates machinery used to open trenches and expose utilities.
• Inspects, fuels, and performs routine vehicle maintenance prior to beginning shift.
• Consults machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of machinery operation and capabilities.
• Ability to complete safety awareness training.
• Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Willing to travel.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position does perform DOT "safety-sensitive" functions (as defined under 49 CFR Part 40) and is subject to all federal requirements related to Department of Transportation requirements for those performing, or on-call to perform, "safety-sensitive" functions. Employees must provide a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed in different temperatures and changing weather conditions. Employees must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.