Solid Waste Operator II

                                                                        JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                                          CITY OF UNALASKA
                                                             DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
                                                                           *Solid Waste Division*

OPEN DATE:                     May 18, 2022
CLOSE DATE:                   Until Filled

POSITION:                         SOLID WASTE OPERATOR II
Hiring Wage:                       $36.11 – $38.31/hour

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Solid Waste Operator II in the Department of Public Utilities.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position, under the direct supervision of the Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, performs a variety of unskilled and skilled manual tasks at the solid waste facility.  Maintain and operate baler facility equipment.  Separate wood, metal, nets, line, etc. from the waste stream.  Separate, prepare and load recyclable materials.  Separate and store or return hazardous materials from the waste stream.  Clean, maintain and repair baler facility equipment.  Install and maintain facility and landfill signs.  Maintain baler facility and landfill.  Transport, stack, and cover bales from the facility to lined cells.  Operate scale and computer to produce customer tickets. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Basic knowledge of machinery, equipment, materials, and procedures used in solid waste disposal systems and the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and take necessary corrective action. Ability to perform heavy manual work and routine mechanical maintenance, care for tools, follow verbal and written instructions and work from sketches and drawings.  Have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  Have the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and to serve the public efficiently. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two years of experience relating to a landfill or solid waste facility operation, construction, repair, and maintenance
Two years of experience operating equipment
Other combinations of education and experience which could provide knowledge, skills, abilities, and certification listed will be evaluated on an individual basis

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to have, or be able to obtain an Alaska Class B CDL with N Endorsement, within 90 days of hire
Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing i.e. criminal background and work history and a drug test
Must be eligible to work in the US; meet employment requirements by Federal Law; if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9)
Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions and darkness
Ability to work nontraditional hours if necessary
Maintain active and current certifications and licensing for the duration of employment

BENEFITS:
If applicable, lump sum relocation assistance (taxable) maximum of $7,000 plus airfare for the employee and one (1) family member (refer toIUOE Collective Bargaining Unit for details).
Travel allowance $2,000 every year on your date of hire after 1st year of employment
Longevity bonus of $2,000 beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary
Education Incentive per month dependent on degree, Associate $200, BA $300, Master $400
Free Annual Membership of Life Med (employee + dependents)
Free Membership for Parks, Culture and Recreation (employee only)
Medical and Dental premiums 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours a month
Eligible for 457 Plans with ICMA- RC or Mutual of America and other voluntary benefits
9 paid Holidays and 4 floating Holidays per year
Eligible for PERS retirement
Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III)

TO APPLY:
Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department at 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us Return the completed form to City of Unalaska: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685 or email to  [email protected] or by fax at 907-581-4469.

                                                        WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other                                                                        national service alumni to apply