Maintenance Specialist I/Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee

CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL

PUBLIC WORKS

Maintenance Specialist I/Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee

 The Wrangell Public Works Department will accept applications for the position of Maintenance Specialist I/Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee until the position is filled. This is a permanent position with all City & Borough benefits. This position is part of the collective bargaining agreement.

 The Maintenance Specialist I is the first step on the multi-stage Maintenance Specialist career path. Promotion to Maintenance Specialist II/Heavy Equipment Operator is required within three years and is possible upon sufficient time and satisfactory performance demonstrating knowledge of how to operate heavy equipment and the ability to satisfy all requirements of that job description.

 This position assists with construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of streets, sidewalks, drainage, sewer and water utilities. They operate various public works heavy equipment in performance of Public Works projects and other City department projects. Primarily assists with street and utility work, but will also be used to assist and fill in within all public works divisions as needed. Independent or cooperative work with others is required under the daily direction and supervision of the Public Works Foreman.

 This is a full-time, hourly position with full benefits, paid at Grade 14 with a starting wage at $19.77 per hour. Employment is based on a successful background check and pre-employment drug screening. Applications and job descriptions may be obtained and returned to Robbie Marshall at City Hall, 205 Brueger Street (P.O. Box 531), Wrangell, AK 99929 or via email at rmarshall@wrangell.com.

The City and Borough of Wrangell is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Jeff Good

Borough Manager