What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver position at North Slope Borough, AK?
Summary or Purpose
Operates North Slope Borough heavy equipment; maintains roads, airports, and landfills; pumps sewage from septic tanks to pump truck; and assist with operating fuel truck to safely transport and deliver fuel to North Slope Borough facilities and residents. This position will work a two week on - two week off shift and travel where an HEO/Truck Driver is needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Operate heavy equipment and other machinery in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Maintains and clears roads, airport runway and access roads, and landfill areas.
Inspects vehicles and equipment prior to operations; completes shift inspection checklist.
Maintain vehicle and equipment log, inspection forms, maintenance record and daily trip reports.
Inspects and cleans equipment and facility; reports maintenance needs and deficiencies to supervisor; may need to keep accurate records of fuel deliveries.
Loading and unloads aircraft with heavy equipment. May assist with supervising loading and unloading.
May need to assist with delivering diesel fuel to North Slope Borough fuel storage facilities and residential homes.
May assist in maintaining oil spill response kits and assists with deployment, installation, removal, or other use of spill response equipment materials.
Must be polite and courteous to the public.
May be required to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evening, holidays and weekends and may be subject to 24 hour on-call status.
Attend all required scheduled safety meetings.
Will be required to travel to all North Slope communities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in heavy equipment operation.
Valid Alaska Commercial Drivers License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High School graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Two years of experience with heavy equipment operations and maintenance.
Valid Alaska Drivers License and Alaska Commercial Drivers License with X and N Endorsement Code (hauling liquids in bulk (tank) that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
Ability to obtain 40-Hour Hazwoper certification within probationary period.
Documentation of adequate Diphtheria Immunization prior to employment; Documentation of Tetanus Immunization prior to employment;
Documentation of Hepatitis A vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, second dose six months after;
Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series with the first dose prior to employment, second dose six months after, and final dose six months after the first dose.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.