Solid Waste Technician

County of San Juan•Public Works, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Solid Waste Technician maintains and repairs solid waste transfer station buildings, perimeter fences, gates, landscaping, and roll-off containers. The position also fills in as a transfer station attendant as needed. The work is performed primarily outdoors and includes maintenance and repair of station equipment and facilities, groundskeeping, concrete work, and refrigerant recovery and disposal. The work schedule may include religious holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three years of facilities maintenance experience.
Valid State of New Mexico driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.
Valid Refrigerant Recovery Certification or equivalent HVAC or MVAC Technician Certification, or ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment and potentially be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes, airborne particles, extreme weather, and loud noise.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair compactors and containers at transfer stations, including replacing compactor unit pads and repairing or replacing containers, rollers, wires, and winches.
Steam-clean station hoppers and repaint them as necessary.
Maintain and repair fences and gates, replace damaged panels, repair hinges and latches, and ensure the fences and gates provide facility security.
Maintain and repair transfer station facilities and buildings; perform general preventive maintenance, paint spaces as needed, and install shelves and doors.
Prepare concrete forms, mix and pour concrete for projects, and finish concrete.
Maintain and upgrade transfer station grounds and landscaping; plant trees, flowers, and shrubs and control weeds.
Recover refrigerants from refrigerators disposed of at transfer stations, including removal and proper disposal.
Fill in as a transfer station attendant as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as appropriate to the position’s needs and requirements.