Hybrid EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN II - Range 16 / IBE Tech at Municipality of Anchorage, AK

About the Department

Open to current Municipal employees working within the Public Transportation Department, affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547.

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation

HOURS OF WORK: Shifts vary; Monday to Sunday

LOCATION: 3701 Dr MLK Jr Avenue

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Internal applicants currently working under the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Technicians (IBEW-Tech), Local 1547 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Local union dispatched applicants
• External applicants and other current  Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Position Duties

Perform intermediate repairs, assist mechanics and Leads in servicing, and repairing a variety of platforms including diesel bus, heavy-duty gasoline, and light-duty support vehicles, as well as conduct independent inspection and diagnostics. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs deemed critical to preserving the operational and/or safety integrity of the Public Transportation Department buses, support vehicles and equipment. 

Services brakes, suspension, electrical, and drive system components; Clean and maintain shop work areas; Respond to vehicle service calls in the field; inspect, mount and replace tires; Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program and two (2) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

• At time of application - Valid driver's license - Note: Current valid driver's license MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered.
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "N-No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible
• At time of hire - Valid OSHA forklift operator card

• At time of application - Valid driver's license - Note: Current valid driver's license MUST be attached to the application in order to be considered.
• At time of hire - Valid State of Alaska Driver's License & State of Alaska Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP)
• Within 120 days (approx. 4 months) – must obtain a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction. Applicants with a Restriction of "N-No Class A and B Passenger Vehicle" and Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible
• At time of hire - Valid OSHA forklift operator card

Other Qualifications

Preference will be given to current Municipality of Anchorage employees. Municipality of Anchorage employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-Municipality of Anchorage applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska driver's license & State of Alaska Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction; and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. 

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

As a condition of employment, the person selected for the position will be required to successfully complete a medical physical examination including full functional capacity evaluation with audio gram and also a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405(f) and (h). 

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a valid OSHA forklift operator card. 

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
 Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
 Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application.  Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.  The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
 
 The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
 

Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.  Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.  NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.  For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
 
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. Alaska Time.
 

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA
 

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.