Maintenance Specialist

Yakima County • Cullman, AL

5d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

There are multiple openings for the Maintenance Specialist position with the Yakima County Solid Waste Division. This position performs essential operating support tasks that facilitates the safe and smooth daily operations at the Solid Waste Division. Support work includes but is not limited to landfill operations, transfer station operations, septage lagoon operations, gas collection system operations, scale house support, and assisting the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

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, Blood Borne Pathogen Training, Fire Extinguisher Training, Defensive Driving Certification, 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.

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, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED