Solid Waste Addendum Only - Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I

Snohomish County • Snohomish, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance your career with Snohomish County Public Works as a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I! This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on keeping our community safe and clean by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing solid waste stationary equipment and facilities. If you thrive in an environment where you can creatively solve problems and you have a safety-first attitude, join our award-winning team today! This work is performed at our modern Solid Waste facilities, and you will be provided with everything you need including top-of-the-line tools, vehicles, and protective wear. This position also offers the opportunity to obtain a welder’s certification by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)! As a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I, you will perform various skilled maintenance, preventive maintenance, and general repair tasks to maintain the functionality and efficiency of seven (7) solid waste facilities across Snohomish County.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience operating variety of equipment or hand/power tools in building maintenance or industrial mechanical work AND six (6) months experience or familiarity with steel welding and cutting; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must pass job related proficiency tests for general mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and steel cutting and welding knowledge.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card within 6 months of employment.
• Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County.
• Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment.
• basic familiarity of the proper welding techniques and practices associated with welding on various grades of ferrous metal
• basic familiarity of the methods, practices, tools and materials involved in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems and equipment
• tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine basic plumbing work
• carpentry, and mechanical tools for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work
• hazards associated with the work
• safety rules and regulations
• a variety of power tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• use a variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of conditions
• perform basic small combustion engine repairs
• read, interpret and apply relevant codes
• read, interpret and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches and work orders
• complete all work in an efficient and timely manner, including communicating ongoing progress with management and team members
• conduct effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
• be self motivated
• effectively communicate orally and in writing
• communicate courteously and professionally with the general public, supervisors, and co-workers
• follow direction, advice and instruction from supervisor, lead person and co-workers on procedures, policies and repair plans.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and/or experience with using an oxyacetylene torch to cut steel, as well as use of stick and wire feed welders is required (expert level is not necessary).
• Demonstrated ability to repair or replace plumbing fixtures, water valves and lines/pipes, and perform general carpentry tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing solid waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Performing complex maintenance and repair work independently or with assistance of assigned personnel.
• Using steel welding and cutting techniques to fabricate and repair metal parts.
• Performing general carpentry tasks to build and maintain structures, and plumbing work to repair broken pipes.
• Troubleshoot, service and maintain basic hydraulic and mechanical systems on solid waste compaction units and other stationary equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical devices including filter changes and adjustments for proper operation.
• Fabricate and repair metal structures using arc welder, wire feed welder and plasma cutter, and oxygen/acetylene torches.
• Fabrication of steel parts, wood, or concrete components or structures, including building painting, interior and exterior preservation, and installation of such structures or components.
• Perform general carpentry including rough and finishing work.
• Install or repair plumbing fixtures, water valves, water and waste lines.
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, loaders and forklifts to dig up water, gas, and leachate pipelines, perform various repair projects and remove and install equipment and parts.
• May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging and trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, cutting, splitting, and stacking wood, raking, pick and shovel work; may operate a chain saw, edger, power mower, trimmer, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Completes all safety training as required.

Benefits

• opportunity to obtain a welder’s certification by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed