SWAMPER - Range 10 / TMS

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SWAMPER - Range 10 / TMS

Salary

$23.02 - $26.65 Hourly

Location

1208 East 56th Ave, AK

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2025-00053

Department

Solid Waste Services

Division

Refuse Collection 2

Opening Date

01/29/2025

Closing Date

2/7/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Information

Open to any current Municipal employee.

This offer of employment is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Teamsters, Local 959.

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Services (SWS)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Occasional overtime required)

LOCATION: 1208 East 56th Avenue

Example of Duties

Provide support to commercial frontload refuse collections by positioning commercial refuse containers, serve as spotter for vehicle maneuvering, operate a light-duty vehicle for commercial and residential can/bag refuse service, perform bulk items collections, execute shop cleaning, assist with container repairs, perform commercial and residential refuse collections as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and some experience in the performance of unskilled, heavy manual labor tasks.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial drivers license (CDL) with no air brake restriction at time of hire. (Note: applicants with a restriction of "L - Vehicles without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.)

Preferences:

Prefer applicants with experience in the performance of unskilled, heavy manual labor task.

Additional Important Information

If selected for hire, the applicant must be able to walk, bend, twist, kneel, push/pull, and climb into/out of cramped spaces; and lift/carry items weighing up to and more than fifty (50) pounds. 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, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class B 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 Alaskan 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. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a drug test 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). All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates 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 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) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard 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 .

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

• Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Leave Plan

• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

  04

  How many years of experience do you have performing unskilled, heavy manual labor tasks?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year to less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

  05

  Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

  06

  Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B (or greater) with No Airbrake Restriction or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If hired, you will be required to provide the Municipality with a dispatch from the Teamsters Local 959 prior to starting employment. Do you understand and agree to the above requirement?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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