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Fairbanks -Terminal Support Clerk (Alaska Railroad)
Salary
$19.80 Hourly
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-088
Department
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date
10/15/2026
Closing Date
10/29/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Position Open To
All Applicants
Bargaining Unit
RR - Alaska Railroad Workers
Range
WCS03
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide support to Fairbanks terminal and Mechanical personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Drives the tracks and writes down car numbers to ensure accurate train lists are created for train crews.
Drives crews to and from trains at various locations along the rail belt and in the yard as needed.
Enters payment information into JD Edwards and creates Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) at Mechanical Department's direction.
Expedites parts and supplies in Fairbanks for the Mechanical Department.
Performs terminal vehicle support, including but not limited to the following: fueling vehicles, performing vehicle inspections, and shuttling vehicles.
Performs some laborer duties.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
Factor 1 - Knowledge Required
High school diploma or GED required. Ability to read and write numbers accurately. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to safely operate an ARRC vehicle. Must have basic computer data entry skills.
Factor 2 - Supervisory Control
Works under the direct supervision of a Terminal Supervisor.
Factor 3 - Guidelines
Incumbent receives detailed instructions from the Terminal Supervisors. Decisions to depart from procedures or instructions must be approved by supervisor.
Factor 4 - Complexity
While some procedures are defined, in areas where procedures are not defined, incumbent gets direction from supervisor before proceeding.
Factor 5 - Scope and Effect
Must provide accurate information, follow processes and procedures, and meet deadlines. Work has a minor impact on railroad operations.
Factor 6 - Personal Contacts
Contacts include ARRC employees at various levels of the organization.
Factor 7 - Purpose of Contact
The purpose of the contacts are for sharing information and getting instructions.
Factor 8 - Physical Demands
Incumbent will be required to walk, climb, and bend to inspect rail cars and to perform periodic servicing of vehicles. Incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Motor vehicle license is required to transport train crews to and from various locations along the rail belt. Yard checks subject incumbent to current weather conditions.
Factor 9 - Work Environment
Incumbent will be required to work in the yard and drive train crews to and from jobs up and down the Railbelt. Work must be performed on a 24/7 basis, therefore employees must work varying work days and shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and write numbers accurately.
Must have basic computer data entry skills.
Valid and Active driver's license, held for at least one year, where your current driving record reflects TWO OR LESS violations, and no Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions within the last three years.
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
IMPORTANT: Your application must clearly show how you meet each minimum qualification listed for this position. Do not assume reviewers will infer qualifications from job titles or general descriptions of duties. Applications are screened based on the information submitted.
Include all required and desired qualifications in your Applicant Profile and/or Resume. For any relevant experience, provide the employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
Failure to provide sufficient information on your application to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications may result in disqualification from further consideration. Applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated along with other qualified applicants and may be considered for the next phase of the recruitment process.
If you are selected 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
Contact Information
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail: arjobinfo@akrr.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
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 to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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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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Are you 18 years of age
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Do you have a High school diploma or GED? OR Do you have significant work-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement?
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Have you been driving for one year or more?
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Do you have the ability to read and write numbers accurately?
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Do you have a valid drivers license? AND Does your current driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations AND no Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions within the last three years?
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Can you perform the essential duties of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?
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/