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Kodiak Island Borough Baler Operator in Kodiak, Alaska
[This position assists with landfill operations and maintenance.This class is the second level in a four level Landfill Operations series. Incumbents are responsible for providing customer service, processing customers, operating heavy equipment, performing equipment maintenance, welding and fabricating parts, disposing of hazardous materials, and maintaining facility grounds, roads and buildings.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of heavy equipment operator and maintenance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: State of Alaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL); State of Alaska Drivers License.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances; Heavy equipment operation and maintenance techniques; Applicable safety practices and work methods; Basic mathematical concepts; Customer service principles; Modern office equipment.
SKILL IN: Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards; Operating and maintaining applicable heavy equipment; Adhering to safe work practices; Interpreting operating and instruction manuals; Providing customer service; Performing routine maintenance and repair activities; Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor,the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
The Kodiak Island Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. ]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}