MRF Maintenance Technician I

MONTEREY REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT•Marina, CA

2d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs general labor, semi-skilled technical repair, and fabrication work related to material processing stationary equipment (Materials Recovery Facility, aka MRF), facilities, and grounds. May assist with more difficult and specialized maintenance and fabrication assignments. Operates hand tools, industrial equipment, heavy equipment, trucks, motorized equipment, and performs other duties as assigned. This is an entry-level position in the Maintenance Technician series. Incumbents perform a variety of semi-skilled duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, and preventative maintenance. Assignments will be performed in addition to heavy physical labor. Incumbents may assist with the more difficult maintenance, repair, welding, and fabrication assignments of a MRF environment. Incumbents in this classification will be assigned to the MRF and are expected to work unusual shifts, weekends, evenings, holidays, and on standby status when required. Incumbents may be required to operate a variety of equipment utilized in the operation and maintenance of a waste management site such as forklifts, aerial lifts, light or medium trucks, loaders, sweepers etc.

Requirements

Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets, as there are six such magnets inside the MRF building, which prohibit persons with pacemakers to be near or around them.
Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance, repair, and fabrication work at a solid waste management facility, or similar processing plant.
Knowledge of welding, cutting, fabrication, wear prevention methods, metal types, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge of work safety methods and programs in accordance with District safety policies and OSHA requirements.
Knowledge of methods and procedures to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to safely operate District vehicles and equipment.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public.
Ability to demonstrate and promote technical aptitude within the assigned division.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Ability to read standard detailed drawings, schematics, service manuals, and parts manuals.
Two (2) years of varied and responsible semi-skilled work experience performing maintenance and repair in an industrial setting of buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities comparable to a Materials Recovery Facility such as Monterey Regional Waste Management District.
Possession of a High School diploma or GED is required.
CA drivers’ license
Possess a variety of hand tools compatible with job requirements.

Nice To Haves

May assist with the more difficult and specialized maintenance and fabrication assignments.
May assist with the more difficult maintenance, repair, welding, fabrication, assignments of a MRF environment.

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled preventive maintenance repair/inspection on material processing equipment such as conveyor belts, bearings, gearboxes, and debris roller screens.
Responds to emergency equipment failure and/or service calls.
Perform system inspections to and troubleshoots system issues as they arise.
Perform welding and use of a torch, fabrication, plumbing, repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools; wrenches, hammers, pry-bars, grinders, drills etc.
Operate District vehicles and motorized equipment, forklift, aerial lift, industrial vacuum, and trucks etc.
All District positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other District employees.
Adhere to an assigned work schedule and meet District Attendance Standards
Must have flexibility to work unusual shifts, weekends, evenings, holidays, and on standby status as needed.
Perform other job-related duties, including heavy physical labor when needed.
Perform daily record keeping and reporting.
Perform all the essential functions of the job assignment.
Perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, fabrication, and construction in and around the MRF.
Use hand and power tools skillfully.
Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity, and agility.
Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Apply sound judgment in a variety of circumstances with or without specific instructions.