JOB SUMMARY Under general direction the Construction Materials Technician provides expediting, receiving, staging and shipping of construction materials, movement of vehicles and heavy-equipment in support of sanitation & health facility projects to Alaska Native communities. The positions involve hands on skills in requisitioning, delivering, preparing, packaging, consolidating, and coordinating shipment to various areas of the State in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures processes and practices are efficient, effective, compliant, and directly support ANTHC strategic objectives.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Serves internal and external customers, selecting and partnering with vendors, transportation carriers, community members and other ANTHC staff regarding shipment of materials and equipment. Orders, restocks, receives, prepares, and transports construction materials, equipment and instruments to all areas of assigned responsibility. Verifies the content, quantity and condition of materials; maintaining documentation of materials and equipment. Verifies purchase orders with DEHE staff checking carefully for any discrepancies.

Consolidates construction materials and equipment for shipment. Determines the most efficient and cost effective method of packaging and shipping supplies and equipment. Crates or packages shipment loads and delivers to transportation carrier. Uses postage meters and scales as needed. Schedules and coordinates pick up and shipment of materials and equipment as necessary; following up and tracking on shipment of products to ensure timely delivery to destination.

Confers with DEHE staff, manufacturers, suppliers, agents, and technicians to discuss and resolve materials issues, such as materials quality, accuracy, packaging, damage complaints, design changes, and other construction related problems.

Complies with proper shipping procedures according to mode of transportation and prepares proper shipping documents. Completes hazardous materials documents to accompany shipments. Assures the safety and security of work environment and items shipped. Handles and repackages hazardous materials for shipment following safety procedures for proper storage, handling and shipment of hazardous materials.

Operates motorized vehicles and equipment for pickup and/or delivery of materials and equipment. Secures freight according to safety procedures. Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operational and serviceability.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS  Knowledge of construction related materials and equipment. Knowledge of rural-Alaska logistics. Knowledge of methods and procedures for loading/unloading and packaging materials and equipment. Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantities. Knowledge of safety procedures for proper storage, handling, and shipment of hazardous materials. Knowledge of cold weather constructions techniques. Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Skill in building pallet loads according to transportation methods used in shipment of items. Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments. Skill in computer usage (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Smartphone applications). Skill in learning other software for use in materials tracking and reporting. Skill in scheduling and coordinating shipment of construction materials and equipment.

Required Experience

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A high school diploma. Progressively responsible industry related work experience, education, or training.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Non-supervisory - Two (2) years of construction material transporting and shipping experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Able to obtain HAZMAT certification for shipping of hazardous related construction materials.  American Heart Association First AID/CPR certification will be required after hire date. Other trainings and certifications as applicable.

MINIMUM LICENSE QUALIFICATION Valid State of Alaska Driver License is required. May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six months of hire date.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION Experience in the Alaska Tribal Health System.  Training or experience specific to worksite wellness programs is highly preferred, as is experience with implementation of systems change in worksite settings.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Position is physically demanding and requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies up to 70 pounds. Work may occur in uncomfortable positions, while frequently bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, and climbing. Work occurs mostly outdoors in all types of weather and field conditions such as rain, fog, snow, mud, and cold weather.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS  Knowledge of construction related materials and equipment. Knowledge of rural-Alaska logistics. Knowledge of methods and procedures for loading/unloading and packaging materials and equipment. Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures or quantities. Knowledge of safety procedures for proper storage, handling, and shipment of hazardous materials. Knowledge of cold weather constructions techniques. Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures. Skill in effective oral and written communication. Skill in building pallet loads according to transportation methods used in shipment of items. Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments. Skill in computer usage (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Smartphone applications). Skill in learning other software for use in materials tracking and reporting. Skill in scheduling and coordinating shipment of construction materials and equipment.