Equipment Technician (Solid Waste Disposal)

Summary

Performs mechanical repairs requiring adjustments to a variety of Heavy and Light equipment, and performs preventive maintenance. Position supports vehicles and equipment at city Landfills.

Essential Functions

• Perform all the duties of an equipment technician helper
• Repair autos, trucks, heavy and specialized equipment requiring minor and major adjustments to ensure proper levels of performance
• Perform daily fluid checks, and lubrication of equipment, fuel and fuel additives as needed.
• Perform minor repairs, such as replacement of hydraulic hoses
• Repair or replace electrical components
• Perform battery maintenance with the knowledge of 12v and 24v systems
• Use of welding equipment to make repairs or fabricate metal parts
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional two years of experience in automotive mechanics; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Physical Exam Required

Valid CDL class B with Haz-mat endorsement or ability to obtain within 3 months

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques, and tools used in automotive repair.

Ability to:

• Perform in-depth diagnostics on vehicles.
• Operate a variety of automotive diagnostic equipment.
• Meet the certification and competency standards established for the position.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Use troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Push objects away from oneself
• Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Occasionally move body in a crawling motion in order to repair vehicles
• Continuously rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing
• Frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle