Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general direction implements sanitation facility construction projects in rural Alaska. The position involves hands on skills in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. Projects are typically completed in a "force account" setting through a cooperative agreement between the ANTHC and the communitygovernment.

Responsibilities:

Most Power Equipment Operators will begin employment at level I. Advancement to the II level of the position will be based on performance, project operator needs, level of responsibility, and experience, in general accordance with the position guide.

Level I employees perform work under close supervision, may only perform simple or routine aspects or the position, and generally require a good deal of instruction and/or training. Level II employees perform high level, complex, and responsible tasks within this position and generally work with minimum supervision and follow-up from their supervisor.

Construction Duties: Operate a variety of gasoline and diesel powered Heavy and Light equipment to include, but not limited to, various classes of backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks and graders. Light equipment may include ATV/UTV and small utility trailers, pickup, other vehicles of varying configurations.

Operate equipment for the construction of water, sewer and solid waste systems at project sites throughout Alaska at the direction of the project superintendent.

Perform the functions of: trenching, excavating, and general earthwork as necessary to construct the project at hand.

Loading, off-loading and movement of materials on-site such as pipe, concrete manholes, container vans and other items that require power equipment to move.

Consistently performs routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles - Maintain vehicle log, inspection forms, maintenance record.  Safety Program adherence and implementation. Assist with other project tasks as assigned.

Community Relations Duties: Observe and comply with all federal, state, and local ordinances, and the ANTHC Standards of Conduct. Work with the project superintendent to promote the ANTHC Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction mission.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

·             Knowledge of various types of power equipment and how they operate.

·             Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in heavy equipment operation.

·             Knowledge of rural Alaska logistics, conditions, and construction materials.

·             Knowledge of cold weather construction.

·             Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.

·             Skill in safely operating, maintaining, and repairing power equipment.

·             Skill in interpreting written plans and specifications.

·             Skill in grade setting and Grade checking desirable.

·             Skill in communicating effectively with engineers, other field employees, and community employees and residents.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Power Equipment Operator – Six (6) months to three (3) years’ experience in equipment, knowledge, and general operations. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Certification from an accredited training facility, or an apprenticeship program in heavy equipment schooling and or operations.

MINIMUM LICENSE QUALIFICATION

·         Power Equipment Operator I -  Current Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or within 90 days of hire.