Job Details

General Laborer - Range 4

Salary: $16.47 - $19.07 Hourly

Location: Anchorage Regional Landfill, AK

Job Type: Regular / Full Time

Job Number: 2025-00775

Department: Solid Waste Services

Division: Solid Waste Processing & Dispo

Opening Date: 10/31/2025

Closing Date: 11/11/2025 11:59 PM Alaska

Description: Open to the general public and any current Municipal employees. This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

Hours of Work: 4 x 10's - Schedule to be determined

Location: Primary: Anchorage Regional Landfill - 15500 Eagle River Loop - and/or - Secondary: Central Transfer Station - 1208 E 56th Avenue

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties:

• Litter pick up and grounds maintenance as needed such as lawn mowing, weed whacking, sanding, shoveling, replacing signs, painting.
• Perform traffic control at the Central Transfer Station and / or Anchorage Regional Landfill to direct customers to proper dumping stations and reduce traffic congestion and wait times.
• Load white goods for metal recycling.
• Assemble pipe with hand tools.
• Operate skid steers and mini loaders for cleaning and metals recycling.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and must be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Additional Important Information:

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-####.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-###-####.

Health and retirement benefits for eligible Operating Engineers, Local 302 members are provided by the Operating Engineers Trust. Please contact the administrative offices of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 or visit www.engineerstrust.com.