Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo
Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Apply Offsite

Utility Worker I (RFT)

Job

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Palmer, AK (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
How is this calculated?
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
54
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

This position participates in Borough landfill and transfer site operations. Daily duties include, but are not limited to: opening duties in the morning, directing traffic and customers to the correct disposal locations, stacking refrigerators, moving piles of trees and brush, turning the compost pile, and numerous other repairs/service to vehicles, equipment, facilities and grounds. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork. The anticipated schedule for this position is: Wednesday thru Saturday
  • 6:30am
  • 5:30pm (10 Hour Shifts) D1
  • D5•DOE High School diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience in a similar position, sufficient to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
Relevant experience may include:
Drive fleet-small to medium size vehicles, operate skid steer, skilled in using hand power tools and ability to perform duties in all weather conditions. Ability to direct traffic, pickup trash, install signs, build barriers and work as a member of team. Current
HAZWOPER
certification or ability to become
HAZWOPER
certified within six months of hire date. Certification in Asbestos Identification. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical. Monitors the central landfill; ensures customer compliance with policies and procedures. Effectively answers questions from the public to provide information and resolve complaints. Closes and opens disposal sites; keeps disposal areas clean and functional. May operate a variety of heavy equipment. Develops and plans special projects. Builds and constructs retaining walls, signage, retaining nets, and fencing. Assists with the repairs and remodels of transfer site buildings. Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools. Maintains chainsaws, weed eaters, chop saws, and other hand and power tools. Assists in the maintenance and repairs of division equipment. Monitors automated scale to ensure accuracy. Monitors the disposal of Asbestos and other special waste in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Conducts snow removal operations. Maintains grounds at all division properties. Assists in the scale house as required. Performs related duties.