What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fairbanks -Terminal Support Clerk (Alaska Railroad ARW Employees Only) position at State of Alaska?
***Please note that for the first six calendar days of this posting, it is only open to ARW represented employees. If, during the initial six days, which ends at 11:59pm on October 20, 2026, a qualified ARW represented employee(s) applies, it shall be awarded in accordance with Section 52.06 of the ARW Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). If there are no successful ARW represented bidders, this posting shall be extended to October 29, 2026, and will be considered open to all other applicants.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide support to Fairbanks terminal and Mechanical personnel.Duties and Responsibilities:
Drives the tracks and writes down car numbers to ensure accurate train lists are created for train crews.
Drives crews to and from trains at various locations along the rail belt and in the yard as needed.
Enters payment information into JD Edwards and creates Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) at Mechanical Department’s direction.
Expedites parts and supplies in Fairbanks for the Mechanical Department.
Performs terminal vehicle support, including but not limited to the following: fueling vehicles, performing vehicle inspections, and shuttling vehicles.
Performs some laborer duties.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required
High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read and write numbers accurately. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate an ARRC vehicle. Must have basic computer data entry skills.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Control
Works under the direct supervision of a Terminal Supervisor.
Factor 3 - Guidelines
Incumbent receives detailed instructions from the Terminal Supervisors. Decisions to depart from procedures or instructions must be approved by supervisor.
Factor 4 - Complexity
While some procedures are defined, in areas where procedures are not defined, incumbent gets direction from supervisor before proceeding.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect
Must provide accurate information, follow processes and procedures, and meet deadlines. Work has a minor impact on railroad operations.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts
Contacts include ARRC employees at various levels of the organization.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contact
The purpose of the contacts are for sharing information and getting instructions.
Factor 8 - Physical Demands
Incumbent will be required to walk, climb, and bend to inspect rail cars and to perform periodic servicing of vehicles. Incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Motor vehicle license is required to transport train crews to and from various locations along the rail belt. Yard checks subject incumbent to current weather conditions.
Factor 9 - Work Environment
Incumbent will be required to work in the yard and drive train crews to and from jobs up and down the Railbelt. Work must be performed on a 24/7 basis, therefore employees must work varying work days and shifts.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and write numbers accurately.
Must have basic computer data entry skills.
Valid and Active driver’s license, held for at least one year, where your current driving record reflects TWO OR LESS violations, and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions within the last three years.The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.
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Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
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