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Recruitment Bulletin
Carman Trainee (ESMC)
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Position ID Number: RR-12249R-FBX
Bulletin: 2012-070
Salary: $27.69 HourlyBulletin: 2012-070
Bargaining Unit: TCUPosition open to: All Applicants
Length: RegularAssignment: Full-time
Agency: Alaska Railroad CorporationDepartment: Mechanical
Range: TC10Location: Fairbanks
Recruitment Opens: 06/28/2012Recruitment Closes: 07/06/2012

Job Description:

To provide a training program that enables the incumbent to attain Journeyman Carmen status and be able to perform the full range of inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing and repair activities of freight and passenger cars, various standard equipment and components utilized throughout the railroad industry and maintenance shop environments. Work is performed in accordance with the Association of American Railroads Rules, APTA, Federal Railroad Administration Regulations, OSHA regulations and Alaska Railroad Corporation regulations and specifications.

NOTE: Prior to the closing date of this bulletin, all applicants MUST fax a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the last three (3) years of driving history to the Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department, 907-265-2542. Driver’s record must be dated within four months of the closing date of the bulletin. In addition, if you are applying for several positions, please resubmit DMV record for each position that requires a driving record. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH POSITION(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ON A FAX COVER PAGE.


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Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Three years of practical work experience in a mechanical shop, equipment maintenance, repair or construction environment is required. Practical experience performing railroad rolling stock maintenance work is preferred. Experience in the following areas is preferred: machine shop, sheet metal work, welding fabrication, carpentry, pipefitting, or a heavy equipment shop. Previous experience operating overhead cranes is preferred. Must have sufficient skill to perform the following: work without more than normal supervision, assemble, install, repair, troubleshoot, use measuring instruments, and operate vehicles/equipment. Must be capable of using a respirator. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be capable of lifting 60 pounds.

Job Specific Information:
The following is a list of job specific questions for this position.
1.
Do you have practical experience performing railroad rolling stock maintenance work?
2.
Do you have experience in the following areas: machine shop, sheet metal work, welding fabrication, carpentry, pipefitting, or a heavy equipment shop?
3.
Do you have previous experience operating overhead cranes?
4.
Do you have sufficient skill to perform the following: work without more than normal supervision, assemble, install, repair, troubleshoot, use measuring instruments, and operate vehicles/equipment?
5.
Will your current three-year driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations and no Driving under the Influence (DUI) convictions within the last three years?

Special Notice for Recruitment:

In the Applicant Cover Letter of the Job Qualifications Summary, PLEASE PROVIDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION TO SUPPORT EACH “YES” ANSWER TO THE JOB SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. If using work experience not already documented in your Applicant Profile, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Applicant Profiles and Job Qualification Summaries will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the Applicant Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degrees Obtained field.

Additional Required Information:

NOTE: Prior to the closing date of this bulletin, all applicants MUST fax a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the last three (3) years of driving history to the Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department, 907-265-2542. Driver’s record must be dated within four months of the closing date of the bulletin. In addition, if you are applying for several positions, please resubmit DMV record for each position that requires a driving record. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. PLEASE INDICATE WHICH POSITION(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR ON A FAX COVER PAGE.

NOTE: If applying by hard copy, you must follow the directions below.
Contact Person:Alaska Railroad Corporation Human Resources Department
Date required by:
E-Mail Address:arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Fax Number:(907) 265-2542
Phone Number:(907) 265-2438

To Apply Online:
1.Assure Minimum Qualifications are met. Carefully read the Minimum Qualifications. If you can answer 'yes' to all of the Minimum Qualifications, or answer 'yes' to all parts of a minimum qualifications substitution group (if any such groups are listed), then you may continue on with this process and register. If you cannot, please DO NOT try to register or apply. Your Applicant Profile will NOT be sent to a hiring manager, and it will NOT be reviewed.
2.If you are already registered,
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3.
Your Workplace Alaska session will time out after 30 minutes.

It is recommended that you prepare your cover letter in advance in Wordpad or similar text processor. When you are satisfied with it, copy it into memory and apply for the job (step #4).

When you get to part 2 of the application, at the "Applicant Letter" field, simply paste in the text that was saved in memory [Ctrl-V]. This technique will speed up your application submission, and reduce the chances of a time-out.

If you get timed out before submitting your application, the data you entered will be lost. Keep your total submission time to less than 30 minutes.

4.Click here to login Once you are logged in, you may apply for the position by filling out a Job Qualifications Summary form. First-time applicants see step two.

Note: Registering captures data common to all openings with Workplace Alaska, so if you have already filled out an Applicant profile, you do not need to do it again. When you have registered, you will have a user name and password and be allowed to apply for a job with Workplace Alaska.

Your Applicant Profile and Job Qualification Summary must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) or SUBMITTED on-line by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of recruitment. Submissions after this time are not accepted.

To Apply By Hard Copy:
The Alaska Railroad will also accept printed (hard) copies of the Applicant Profile and the Job Qualification Summary through the mail or facsimile (fax). Please click on the links above for both the Applicant Profile and the Job Qualification Summary, fill them out and fax to the number listed below, or mail to the address listed below. You may also bring your hard copy application in to the street address listed below. If you need the blank forms mailed or faxed to you, please contact us at voice number(s) listed below and we will mail or fax the Applicant Profile and Job Qualification Summary to you.

Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department:

Mailing Address:
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 107500
Anchorage, Alaska 99510-7500

Street Address:
327 West Ship Creek Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska

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Customer Service:

  • Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays
  • Human Resources office number: (907) 265-2437
  • Fax number: (907) 265-2542

Relay Alaska:

  • (800) 770-8973 ( TT/TTD )
  • (800) 770-8255 ( Voice phone )

Applicants may request reasonable accomodations in the application process by contacting the Alaska Railroad's Human Resources Department at the above phone, fax, email or physical address. Individuals with hearing impairments may contact us by using Alaska Relay Service at (800) 770-8973 TTY or at (800) 770-8255 voice.

Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer