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Bridge Helper (Alaska Railroad)
Salary
$29.09 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2026-076
Department
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date
09/09/2026
Closing Date
9/24/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Position Open To
All Applicants
Bargaining Unit
RR - Alaska Railroad Workers
Range
ARW04 / 05
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide assistance in the repair, maintenance, replacement, and inspection of ARRC bridges, culverts, docks, tunnels, retaining walls, ramps, and related structures while under the direct supervision of the Bridge Foreman.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Under the direct supervision of the Bridge Foreman or Bridge Leader, the incumbent aids Bridge Workers, Welders, and Operators in the performance of their work to include the repair, maintenance, and construction of assigned bridge, culvert, tunnel, dock, ramp, retaining wall, and related structures.
Activities may include, but are not limited to, assembly of parts by fitting, gluing, nailing, bolting, or screwing together sections according to instructions and markings; cutting materials to dimension; manually excavating soils in preparation for installation of foundations, underground wiring, piping, or conduits; driving pickup truck to haul/transport materials, supplies, etc.
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Under the direct supervision of the Bridge Inspector, Bridge Engineer, and/or Bridge Supervisor, the incumbent may be called upon to support inspection of bridges, culverts, tunnels, docks and related structures.
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Participates in and completes required safety and training programs.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
FACTOR 1: Knowledge
Six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience is required (i.e., construction work, warehouse work). Requires general knowledge of duties performed in various construction trades. Requires basic skill in the use of tools and equipment, including saws, hammers, and power tools related to construction. Requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with others. Must have the ability to follow instructions and assist skilled crafts in their duties. Requires the ability to operate and drive a vehicle, such as a pickup truck.
FACTOR 2: Responsibilities
Incumbent works under close supervision of the work leader and/or foreman. Detailed instructions are provided on new assignments along with detailed reviews while work is in progress and when it is finished. The helper is required to learn the common and most typical tasks of the trade in order to provide assistance as instructed. Work is performed in accordance with the Alaska Railroad Safety Rules and Regulations Manual.
FACTOR 3: Physical Effort
Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; works on ladders, scaffolding, and in confined areas on and under bridge structures requiring overhead, stretched or cramped positions to perform duties.
Must be capable of safely climbing structures including bridge sub- and super-structures, hillside slopes, and drainage channel banks.
Must be able to safely and efficiently use hand and power tools such as mauls, chainsaws, wrenches, jacks, etc.
FACTOR 4: Work Conditions
Requires travel throughout the Railbelt and work for extended periods at various locations along the Railbelt.
Incumbent must use all safety equipment required for the operations involved with the performance of assigned duties, more specifically:
Work is performed outdoors in all weather and lighting conditions. Protective clothing must be worn, or other appropriate measures taken, to protect against hypothermia, frostbite, sunburn, insect bites, etc.
Exposure to smoke, dust, noise, and fumes is common. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and must be utilized to protect against hazards.
Work is performed at height. Fall protection equipment is provided and must be employed to guard against falling.
Work is performed over or adjacent to water and often requires accessing areas from scaffolding, skip boxes, man lifts and boats. Flotation devices and rescue equipment are provided and must be utilized to guard against drowning.
Work is performed using a variety of manual and power tools. Incumbent must protect against injury from misuse of tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
The above reflects only the more significant details for the performance of the job and is not intended to be all inclusive.
Additional Required Information
If you are select for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
Please be sure to include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely 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.
Contact Information
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a GED certificate?
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Does your application clearly demonstrate that you have six (6) months of heavy manual labor experience (i.e. construction work, warehouse work)?
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Are you able to work safely with heavy tools and equipment including saws, hammers, and power tools related to construction?
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Are you able to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions in English?
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Are you able to exert very heavy physical effort in doing tasks such as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds, driving spikes, pulling ties, removing rocks, mud, snow, and ice from rail bed, and operating jack hammer and other impact tools
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Do you have a valid drivers license? AND Does your current three-year driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations, and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions, within the last three years?
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Are you able to perform this positions duties with or without reasonable accommodations?
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/