Maintenance Mechanic (Solid Waste) (2 Openings)

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance on various types of machinery, equipment, and property such as garbage carts, recycle bins, and park property.
• Delivers and/or picks up new, used, or defective carts from various locations and work areas if assigned.
• Cleans cart tools and parts with appropriate cleaning solvents and equipment including steam cleaner.
• Loads and unloads carts and part shipments by hand and by using forklift if assigned to Solid Waste Management.
• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment used in an asphalt plant such as pneumatic tools and conveyor belts.
• Operates lathe, grinder, and other tools to repair parts if assigned to Street Maintenance.
• Installs, repairs, and performs general maintenance on playground, exercise, and athletic field equipment, basketball goals, and fences if assigned to Park Services property.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Performs routine maintenance at numerous facilities using mechanical equipment and tools such as air-powered hand tools and air compressors.
• Keeps and maintains daily maintenance records.
• Retrieves and enters work orders and service request data using various computer devices and applications if assigned.
• Operates two-way radio to communicate with supervisor and other workers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Working experience in conducting minor repairs on vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• If assigned to Solid Waste division, must possess and maintain a valid driver license with an F endorsement as a condition of continued employment.
• If assigned to a division other than Solid Waste, must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver License and comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
• Knowledge of geographic area of Memphis preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment preferred.