Solid Waste Technician IV (Equip Maintenance)
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs skilled maintenance related activities for maintaining a variety of light, medium, and heavy Diesel and gas equipment at Mecklenburg County’s Solid Waste Facility. Incumbent will diagnose problems with equipment, utilize scan-tools, lubricate machines, repair brakes, and assist with aspects of maintaining equipment such as: Roll-Off Trucks, Front- End Loader Trucks, Backhoes, Wheel Loaders, Skid Steers, Hydraulic Excavators, Tub Grinders, Small Engines, Golf Carts, Handheld Power Tools, and similar equipment. Incumbent shall also complete routine equipment inspections and perform preventive maintenance requirements safely and efficiently. At times, this position may require working outdoors and may perform manual labor tasks associated with the job, all while ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed. Welding experience is preferred. This position does require a CDL license; the incumbent will be allowed eight months to obtain licensure. Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in solid waste equipment operation. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for operating technically complex equipment and ensuring safety procedures are followed during solid waste operations. This position is responsible for waste screening activities, customer service interaction and may train others within this job series.
Requirements
- Minimum of six years of experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Requires County Driving Privileges
- Ability to interpret written plans and permit requirements of solid waste facilities
- Ability to fill our daily forms in a paper or electronic format for fuel, pre/post trip of vehicles and other needs
- Ability to train others in lower classes on the safe operation of heavy equipment
- Situational awareness of job sites, changing conditions and operating needs
- Ability to repair and diagnose equipment
- Skilled with using tools and related equipment
- Skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment
- Ability to read and comprehend maps
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs
- Ability to safely operate equipment
- Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather, noxious fumes, high levels of dust, etc
- Ability to comprehend and abide to safety practices
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and supervisors
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Basic understanding of applicable computer programs
- Ability to use electronic equipment related to heavy equipment, such as routing tablets, engine diagnostic devices and drive cams.
Nice To Haves
- Welding experience is preferred.
- Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance.
Responsibilities
- Perform load inspections on waste materials such as Yard Debris, Construction and Demolition Debris and monitors incoming loads for unacceptable materials
- Operate a variety of equipment in the processing, collection and disposal of recyclables, garbage, trash, and/or refuse. This includes large tub-grinders, angle-blade bulldozers, front-loaders and wheel loader vehicles.
- Perform complex maintenance and related care of Diesel equipment used in solid waste operations
- Keep work area clean and free of debris to prevent damage to incoming vehicles
- Drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment (walking floor trailers and lowboy trailers)
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools
- Load and unloads heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles.
- Monitor the safety of job sites and co-workers
- Operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
- Diagnose problems with equipment, utilize scan-tools, lubricate machines, and repair brakes.
- Complete routine equipment inspections and perform preventive maintenance requirements safely and efficiently.
- Perform manual labor tasks associated with the job.
- Waste screening activities
- Customer service interaction
- Train others within this job series.
Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Access to technology to become the best version of yourself
- Opportunity to build a career as unique as you are
- Chance to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders
- Opportunity to work for a collaborative team driven by success and innovation
- Opportunity to enhance quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
