Job Description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

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

DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation
HOURS OF WORK: Shifts vary; Schedule based on seniority; 40 hours per week between Monday through Sunday
LOCATION: 3701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

Example of Duties

This is an advanced level technician (mechanic) performing independent inspection, diagnosis and repairs, scheduled and unscheduled, of powertrain, interfaced electronic controls and electrical systems, heating and ventilation systems, electronic fareboxes, anti lock/traction control air brake systems, suspension and hydraulic systems, and major and minor overhauls critical to preserving the safety and/or integrity of the Public Transportation Department buses and other vehicles and equipment. Perform field repairs and vehicle recovery. Support, mentor, and share knowledge while working constructively with other personnel. Use safe methods to complete task efficiently and safely.

Ability to rebuild pumps, alternators, torque arms and electrical components. Works with minimal guidance and supervision. Strong ability to troubleshoot, accurately diagnose, and identify component/part failure. Experienced with powertrain rebuilds, including motors, transmissions, and differentials. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved journeyman mechanic apprenticeship program and four (4) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of automotive, construction equipment, transit bus, and truck maintenance and repair experience.

Must possess the following:

• 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.
• OSHA Forklift Operator Card within 90 days of hire.

OR

• 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 - 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.
• OSHA Forklift Operator Card within 90 days of.

Preferences:

• Journeyman Mechanic with Cummins and/or Allison powertrain experience.
• Successful completion of classroom or online training in the diagnosis and/or troubleshooting of Cummins, or Allison powertrain components.
• Experience with the operation of computers and use of Allison and/or Cummins software to diagnose and troubleshoot powertrain issues
• Experience with reading and interpreting electrical schematics for commercial vehicles.

Additional Important Information

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 E-Verify\xc2\xae 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

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

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 \xc2\xa7 40.25 and \xc2\xa7 382.405(f) and (h).

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 applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the 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 - Friday 8:00 a.m. -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

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