Aquatic Equipment Operator - Seasonal

The City of Wasilla is currently recruiting for a summer seasonal Aquatic Equipment Operator position.  The Aquatic Equipment Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the weed harvester while safely removing the aquatic weed growth in the lake and performing general maintenance and cleaning of the harvester equipment. This is a full-time position with hours 7 am- 3:30 pm, half hour unpaid lunch, Monday through Friday. It will run from July to September and functions under the direct supervision of the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor.

A successful candidate is someone who is comfortable around water, has some knowledge of boat operations and mechanics, experience working on a similar type of equipment, and is able to work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions as expected in the Alaskan summer months.

This is a temporary, non-benefitted, non-regular position with the Public Works Parks and Properties department.

The responsibilities listed below are illustrative of the various types of duties that may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Launch and operate the City's weed harvester.

• Dock the boat and offload weeds onto transport vehicle.

• Basic mechanic maintenance and cleaning.

• Complete daily records.

• Perform other job related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Ability to safely operate the large weed harvester machine on open water.

• General mechanical knowledge to include equipment repairs.

• General knowledge of the weed harvesting program.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Experience and/or Education:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.

• One year experience as an equipment operator or similar experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

• Boating Safety Certificate preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. Full range of mobility as required to operate the aquatic harvester.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance, close, color, peripheral, and depth vision along with the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and humid or wet conditions not always due to the weather.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  This position will generally work Monday through Friday either full time temporary for up to 89 days or may work part time from June to late August or early September. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Wasilla is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, please call 1-907-373-9038.