Solid Waste Mechanic

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for the performance of highly skilled work in the maintenance and mechanical repairs of heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, and gasoline/diesel-powered equipment used at solid waste management facilities and for residential collection services.

Work includes serving as lead solid waste mechanic, performing heavy maintenance and repairs on equipment such as final drive seals, engine and transmission repairs, complete undercarriage replacement and rehabilitation, and heavy-duty truck repairs.

The incumbent monitors all routine maintenance by manufacturer's specifications and recommendations; assumes the role of team leader for lower-level mechanics; prepares necessary reports; and interacts with vendors for pricing and parts availability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, testing devices, and techniques used in the repair of heavy automotive equipment and vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines, associated electrical and hydraulic equipment, and computerized instrumentation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the use and operation of tools and machinery used in automotive and heavy-duty equipment repair work.
• Superior ability to diagnose defects in automotive and heavy-duty equipment, including the use of computerized diagnostic tools.
• Ability to train and supervise other workers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from service manuals, specifications, and diagrams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or vocational school supplemented by special courses in electrical, hydraulic, or instrumentation systems.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in skilled work in the diagnosis and repair of complex diesel or gasoline-powered vehicles, equipment and ancillary systems.

Additional Requirements

• A valid Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements.
• ASE certifications including T1 (Gasoline Engines), T2 (Diesel Engines), T4 (Brakes), and T8 (Preventative Maintenance Inspections) or the ability to obtain such certifications within six (6) months.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Candidates will be allowed up to twelve (12) months to obtain the HazMat endorsement.
• A majority of these activities occur outdoors without protection from the weather. This results in exposure to all weather conditions such as cold, heat, dampness, rain, wind, and snow; a work environment that is noisy, dirty, muddy, dusty, and has disagreeable odors; the need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust mask, gloves, goggles, face shield and ear protection while performing duties; and walking and working on uneven terrain.