MRF Mechanic I

City of High Point • Jamestown, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled mechanical work maintaining, repairing, and replacing machinery and equipment at the Material Recovery Facility. The work is performed under regular supervision and includes troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, maintaining equipment and records, and supporting safe facility operations. The employee may work independently with minimal supervision at times and must be open to coaching and learning new skills.

The role involves working indoors and outdoors, including on high platforms, ladders, and catwalks, and may require working in hot, cold, wet, dirty, or otherwise challenging conditions. The employee may be exposed to trash, garbage, petroleum products, hazardous materials, chemicals, and other maintenance-related hazards. Evening and weekend work is required on a scheduled basis, as well as on-call availability, typically with a response time of 30 minutes. The work location is 5875 Riverdale Rd, Jamestown, North Carolina. Candidates must pass required screenings and, where applicable, a pre-employment physical.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic and/or business math skills.
• Ability to maneuver and/or lift 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis and be on call, typically responding within 30 minutes.
• Ability to use tools and equipment for repairing and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Ability to make repair decisions.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, walking, standing, climbing, crawling, reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear coworkers when they are out of sight, including when working inside or under equipment.
• Ability to read job-related instructions, directions, reports, documentation, and order forms; write figures and supply order forms; and converse with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to use arithmetic to measure and calculate equipment parts and count parts and supplies.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions, including exposure to temperature changes and hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy weather.
• Ability to work around trash, garbage, dirt, insects, petroleum products, hazardous materials, and chemicals associated with motorized equipment maintenance.
• Must pass the required background and drug screenings; a pre-employment physical is required where applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• English language skills.
• Prior experience in recycling operations and industrial maintenance.
• Color vision sufficient to distinguish colors is beneficial but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-start checks of machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems and operate equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace motors, PLCs, motor drives, electrical drives, motor contacts, hydraulic pumps, conveyors, air compressors, balers, strappers, rollers, and rolling stock.
• Order parts and supplies and maintain order and inventory records.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance, safety, and repair records.
• Inspect machinery and equipment for worn or damaged parts and repair or replace parts as needed.
• Clean and safeguard tools, equipment, and machinery to support proper use by others.
• Communicate with subcontractors and other departments as needed.
• Use a handheld radio appropriately and communicate effectively.
• Perform work in accordance with OSHA requirements and City safety standards and policies.
• Work independently with minimal supervision when required.
• Make repair decisions and remain open to coaching and developing new skills.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• Paid time off earned within the first year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day.

What This Job Offers

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