Mechanic

Metro Waste Authority

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic will provide specialized mechanical skills in the ongoing maintenance and repair of light, medium and heavy equipment used at MWA facilities, using tools, equipment, and associated testing devices to diagnose and repair equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
3-5 years’ experience as journeyman level mechanic
Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose problems, system failures, replace, and/or repair any unit on vehicles as required

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license

Responsibilities

Tests and drives MWA vehicles and equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions and system interaction; determines if parts, components, and/or systems are broken or improperly adjusted and need to be repaired or replaced.
Plans work procedures using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Uses various jacks and hoists to remove parts, disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic’s hand tools; overhauls or replaces blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps; rewires ignition systems, lights, and panels; mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents, painting, and welding broken parts; uses acetylene torch to weld, modify, and/or fabricate parts components.
Uses shop tools and equipment, including drills, grinders, micrometers, reamer, realignment, and grinding machines to make necessary repairs to valves, gears, inserts, pistons, pumps, generators, alternators, injectors, brakes, steering, suspension, radiators, tires, transmission, and related parts and system; attains precise set limits and tolerance using precision measuring instruments, devices, tools, and machines.
Crossmatches parts numbers with replacements using catalogues and related sources; checks labels and related documents to ensure that the items are correct; delivers and picks up parts from outside firms who perform machine and related repairs and replacement work.
Repairs and replaces broken or worn parts such as bands, gears, seals, tarps, related hardware and valves; adjusts pumps, bands, gears, and linkage, and road tests to ensure proper operation.
Repairs air conditioning units; fuel and water pumps, control valves, governors, distributors, and door opening devices on equipment; tests magnetic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control valves used to open and close doors; repairs, replaces, or adjusts components such as needles, springs, bolts, relays, and air hoses; inspects and tests cooling systems to diagnose malfunctions; conducts and evaluates tests to check exhaust emissions; performs dwell, timing, and speed tests using gauges; evaluates performance and adjusts performance to manufacturer’s specifications.
Disassembles suspension and steering units for necessary repair and replacement; replaces springs, shock absorbers, and related parts using mechanic’s hand tools; cleans parts using steam cleaner, solvents, and brush.
Removes wheels using wrenches, wheel puller, and sledge; repairs or replaces brake parts and systems; sets up and operates brake drum lathe to resurface brakes; operates grinding machine to grind linings; measures drum to verify specified dimensions using calipers, gauges, and micrometer; replaces defective bearings, pads, brake cylinders, and brake line leaks.
Maintains basic list of tools needed to perform various mechanical functions, responsible for shop tool inventory.
Ensures shop area in clean, orderly, and safe condition, maintains tools equipment, and related devices used in testing and recording vehicle performance data.
Ensures the timely accomplishment of the preventative maintenance programs.
Accepts incoming parts and supplies; responsible for accuracy of delivery and copy of shipping receipt to administrative office; completes other forms and internal documents required.
Maintains and uses all safety and protective devices on all equipment and tools and personal safety equipment provided; knows and practices safe working procedures.
Provides technical assistance to Lubricator and assumes those duties during the Lubricator’s absence.
Attends required training in prescribed program areas to acquire knowledge of the latest technological developments and provides staff with subject matter expertise in these areas.
Provides leadership to maintenance department; communicates maintenance department workloads to management; assists in setting Maintenance department priorities; communicates with and provides direction to fellow employees to implement department priorities.
Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include:
MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.
Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader!
Integrity – Always do what is right!
Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues!
Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges!
Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve!