Remote VAC/Water Truck Driver

Summary

The Remote Vac/Water Truck Driver operates a truck to load or unload at potable water/wastewater fixtures or loading dock areas.The position will also deliver or pickup various commodities within an assigned area. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values. **

Essential Duties And Responsibilities**

• Empties or fills tank as required or assists in the loading/unloading process.
• Counts material or reads gauges, meters, or other measuring systems to record quantities loaded or unloaded.
• Drives truck to customer's/clients premises.
• Connects hose to tank and/or fixtures and places truck in position at loading docks/areas.
• Performs various mechanical maintenance, repair, and fueling/oil duties for assigned vehicles.
• Maintains pumps and motors in vehicles and plant.
• Assists plant operators in day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Attends daily safety toolbox meetings and is required to do job safety evaluations for each job.
• Required to obtain C.E.U.’s acceptable to ADEC toward obtaining various water treatment licenses.
• Leads daily safety toolbox meetings and is required to do job safety evaluations for each job.
• Notify lead operator if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a class “A” or “B” CDL as required for the trucks.
• Due to tanks being larger than 1,000 gallons, a tank endorsement “N” or “X” is required.
• Valid D.O.T physical is required.
• Must have two (2) years’ experience which demonstrates successful and safe operation of large commercial vehicles in an arctic work setting.
• Water Distribution I and Wastewater Collection I certificates recommended.
• Must be able to safely operate various hand and power tools.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: hair follicle drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Candidates Residing Outside Anchorage Area

Candidates residing in the Lower 48 for any contract and/or hired for the Hilcorp contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (apart from drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate’s place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre−employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre−employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (such as NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.

Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska and Hilcorp contracts: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate’s area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements. **

Flights to Remote Locations:** All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is a remote camp setting.Employees must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Fit for Duty Test

• Lift: Lift 30 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2
• Lift: Lift 30 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Carry: Carry 30 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 25 feet.
• Push: Push horizontally with a peak force of 60 f-lbs. with two hands
• Pull: Pull horizontally with a peak force of 80 f-lbs. with two hands
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 24 steps x 12 for a total of 288 steps; Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 45 steps, self-paced.
• Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 10 rungs x 2 repetitions for a total of 20 rungs, self-paced but continuous.

Competencies **

NMS Core Values**

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.

Required Language

Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholders of NANA and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

It is NMS policy to conduct background checks, drug testing and a physical assessment, as applicable, once an offer has been accepted, in accordance with company and/or contract requirements.

Accommodation Request

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To request an accommodation by telephone, contact us at: 1-800-478-2000

To request an accommodation by email, contact us at recruiting@nana.com **

Organization**

Camp Services **

Job**

Maintenance & Repair **

Primary Location**

US-AK-North Slope/Prudhoe Bay **

Shift**

Rotating **

Deadline to Fill**

Apr 16, 2024