Maintenance Technician (Commercial Sanitation) - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

City of Hickory•Hickory, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves riding with various equipment operators to collect solid waste, loading and unloading materials, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. The role requires assisting in ensuring trucks are properly cleaned, serviced, and equipped, as well as washing vehicles and equipment. The job also includes performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
No experience requirements.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of residential refuse, leaf and limb, and recycling collection procedures and routes.
Knowledge of departmental and safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance techniques for equipment and vehicles.
Skill in oral communication.

Responsibilities

Rides with various equipment operators to collect solid waste.
Loads and unloads various materials.
Performs routine maintenance on equipment (i.e., greasing, checking air pressure, oil and other fluids) and informs appropriate personnel of necessary major repairs.
Loads and empties refuse, leaf and limb wastes, or recyclables into the truck.
Assists in the determination that the truck is properly cleaned, serviced, equipped and in proper operating condition before leaving on route.
Assists in washing vehicles and equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.