Landfill Equipment Technician I

Description

Are you a skilled mechanic or maintenance professional looking for your next career move? Look no further than Johnston County Landfill! Our team is currently seeking a responsible individual to oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and ensure the efficient operation of our equipment and vehicles. Join us in our commitment to sustainable waste management and apply today.

As a landfill Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on bulldozers, track loaders, trash compactors, excavators, off road trucks, motor grader, pan, vibratory roller, farm tractors, mowing equipment, and other related mechanical devices. This is a vital role in our organization as you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient operation of our equipment.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as an Equipment Technician!

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

Final candidates subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check (includes motor vehicle records).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

• Preventative maintenance and repairs on highway trucks, pick-up trucks, and trailers.

• The incumbent will operate a service truck on and off site to perform equipment refueling, daily maintenance, and other mechanic duties.

• Responsibility for keeping the shop area and service vehicles clean, operating and maintaining various types of heavy equipment, including front loader trucks, forklifts, roll-off trucks, and garbage trucks.

Additional Duties:

• Repairing pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, electric systems, waste containers and other apparatus equipment related to landfill operations.

• Performs welding, cutting, and fabrication.

• Performs related and other duties as assigned. Basic computer skills such as ordering parts and supplies online from vendors, operating maintenance software, using e-mail, & e-learning skills preferred.

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

• The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and landfill related equipment.

• Good knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in troubleshooting and solving mechanical difficulties.

• Ability to read and interpret a variety of equipment service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and a variety of support vehicles.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions related to assigned duties.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.

• Must possess the visual acuity to operate heavy equipment and support vehicles in a safe manner to perform repairs, read gauges, and make written records.

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, animals/wildlife, water hazards, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Desired Education and Experience

• Ability to read and write and considerable experience with heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

• Mechanical experience working with automobiles and trucks.

• Prefer candidates with experience operating heavy equipment.

• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

• CDL preferred but not required.