Maintenance Specialist-Solid Waste

Yakima County•Cullman, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermittent, on-call, extra help, temporary position with the Yakima County Solid Waste Division. The role involves performing essential operating support tasks to facilitate the safe and smooth daily operations at the Solid Waste Division. Support work encompasses various areas including landfill operations, transfer station operations, septage lagoon operations, gas collection system operations, scale house support, and assisting the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs, upholding values of Integrity, Common Sense, Innovation, and Accountability.

Requirements

High School or (G.E.D.) plus three (3) years of previous maintenance experience, hazardous waste experience, solid waste experience, water treatment facility experience, ground maintenance experience or a related field that shows a mechanical or technical aptitude, such as welding, plumbing, irrigation installation or repair, construction, etc.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested.
Successful completion of general employment verification
Certified Forklift Operator (to be obtained within one year of hire)
Blood Borne Pathogen Training (to be obtained within one year of hire)
Fire Extinguisher Training (to be obtained within one year of hire)
Defensive Driving Certification (to be obtained within one year of hire)
40-hour HAZWOPER certification or equivalent training (within one year of appointment)
Hepatitis B vaccine or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment (request for vaccination waiver must be in writing).
Respirator fit testing within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge of Facility maintenance techniques
Knowledge of safety precautions related to waste segregation and disposal
Knowledge of customer service techniques
Knowledge of trouble shooting and repair techniques
Skills in performing activities related to maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems and grounds maintenance
Skills in applying a working knowledge of possible exposure to biological and/or chemical contaminants
Skills in determining a course of action related to potential contamination
Skills in effective and positive interaction with the public, businesses, contractors and haulers
Skills in applying customer service techniques
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public
Skills in both oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Certified Flagger
Hazardous Waste training
Solid Waste experience

Responsibilities

Operates, inspects, and maintains soil vapor extraction systems and flares, landfill gas collection systems, irrigation systems, performs semi-annual or as needed maintenance on the weighing scales, vapor wells, water wells, stormwater collection systems and pumps.
Maintains septage lagoon operations, making repairs as necessary.
Follows established troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to determine malfunction and repairs needed.
Identifies and segregates hazardous waste, recyclables and municipal solid waste at the landfills and transfer stations under established procedures.
Ability to recognize fire hazards, such as lithium batteries, pool chemicals, burn barrels, hot loads and handle hazards in an appropriate and safe manner.
Responds to fires using proper equipment and methods to extinguish.
Alerts management of any fires that meet Title V reporting requirements.
Inspects fire extinguishers, fire bombs, hose reels to ensure they are in working order and replaces as necessary.
Conducts waste audits at all Solid Waste Division facilities.
Assists as needed in the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, removing refrigerant, bulking obp, sorting waste, etc.
Performs ground maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, picking up litter and pruning trees.
Monitors weather station to ensure we are operating within the Inclement Weather Policy.
Plows scales, constructs and maintains wind fences, operates magnet attachment to remove hazards from landfill/transfer station roads, puts up new signage as needed including setting the posts, and assists with recycling program, constructing displays and/or providing education.
Performs semi-skilled work involving operations of vehicles which does not require a CDL.
Performs daily pre-start vehicle inspection, operational checks and maintenance activities, reports repairs as needed.
Mixes the Alternate Daily Cover and loads the applicating machine.
Operates forklift as necessary to unload shipments or move materials.
Transports fuels to heavy equipment at the landfill face, fuels equipment, making sure they have adequate fuel to operate.
Ensures personal and public safety while performing duties.
Directs customers in the transfer station and/or landfill to maintain safe distances from Heavy Equipment, works closely with loader operator to ensure the safety of employees and customers.
Must remain alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
Provides assistance and customer service to facility users including explaining program rules and regulations.
Comes up with innovative ideas for traffic awareness and customer safety.
Other duties required

Benefits

Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
Retirement Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life Insurance Coverage
Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans
Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS)
457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)