Utility Worker I (RFT)
Salary
$21.85 - $23.65 Hourly
Location
Central Landfill, Palmer, AK
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00086
Department
Public Works
Division
Solid Waste
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/7/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Job Summary
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)
Pay Grade
D1 - D5 - DOE
Minimum Requirements
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.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.
Health Insurance:
The Borough offers group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Employees may decline any or all of these coverages. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.
Life & AD&D:
All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.
Retirement:
PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 0.86%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $94.92 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - 0.24%.
PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.
For further information, go to the state of Alaskas website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:
The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.
SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.
Deferred Compensation Plan:
The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $23,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $7,500 and ROTH $7,000.
Holidays:
The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.
Personal Leave:
Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be available until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:
0 through 1 years 6 Hours per pay period
1 through 2 years 6.93 Hours per pay period
3 through 5 years 8.77 Hours per pay period
6 through 10 years 9.7 Hours per pay period
11 years and longer 11.64 Hours per pay period
Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.
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The anticipated schedule for this position is: Wednesday thru Saturday - 6:30am - 5:30pm (10 Hour Shifts). Do you foresee any trouble maintaining that schedule?
Required Question
Employer Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Address 350 E Dahlia Avenue
Palmer, Alaska, 99645
Phone 907-861-8404
907-861-8404
Website http://www.matsugov.us