Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide specialized mechanical skills in the ongoing maintenance and repair of light, medium and heavy equipment used at the Metro Park East Landfill, Metro Compost Center, and Metro Transfer Station, using tools, equipment, and associated testing devices to diagnose and repair equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. Duties and responsibilities are listed to reflect a sense of key priority. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Tests and drives MWA vehicles and equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions and system interaction. Determines if parts, components, and/or systems are broken or improperly adjusted and need to be repaired or replaced.
• Plans work procedures using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Uses various jacks and hoists to remove parts, such as an engine, transmission, or differential; disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic’s hand tools; overhauls or replaces blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps; rewires ignition systems, lights, and panels; mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents, painting, and welding broken parts; uses acetylene torch to weld, modify, and/or fabricate parts components.
• Uses shop tools and equipment, including drills, grinders, micrometers, reamer, realignment, and grinding machines to make necessary repairs to valves, gears, inserts, pistons, pumps, generators, alternators, injectors, brakes, steering, suspension, radiators, tires, transmission, and related parts and system; attains precise set limits and tolerance using precision measuring instruments, devices, tools, and machines.
• Crossmatches parts numbers with replacements using catalogues and related sources; checks labels and related documents to ensure that the items are correct; delivers and picks up parts from outside firms who perform machine and related repairs and replacement work.
• Repairs and replaces broken or worn parts such as bands, gears, seals, and valves; adjusts pumps, bands, gears, and linkage, and road tests to ensure proper operation.
• Repairs air conditioning units; fuel and water pumps, control valves, governors, distributors, and door opening devices on equipment; tests magnetic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control valves used to open and close doors; repairs, replaces, or adjusts components such as needles, springs, bolts, relays, and air hoses; inspects and tests cooling systems to diagnose malfunctions; conducts and evaluates tests to check exhaust emissions; performs dwell, timing, and speed tests using gauges; evaluates performance and adjusts performance to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Disassembles suspension and steering units for necessary repair and replacement; replaces springs, shock absorbers, and related parts using mechanic’s hand tools; salvages usable parts from wrecked or damaged buses; cleans parts using steam cleaner, solvents, and brush.
• Removes wheels using wrenches, wheel puller, and sledge; repairs or replaces brake parts and systems; sets up and operates brake drum lathe to resurface brakes; operates grinding machine to grind linings; measures drum to verify specified dimensions using calipers, gauges, and micrometer; replaces defective bearings, pads, brake cylinders, and brake line leaks.
• Maintains basic list of tools needed to perform various mechanical functions. Responsible for shop tool inventory. Maintains shop area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains tools, equipment, and related devices used in testing and recording vehicle performance data.
• Ensures the timely accomplishment of the equipment maintenance program.
• Accepts incoming parts and supplies; responsible for accuracy of delivery and copy of shipping receipt to administrative office; completes other forms and internal documents required.
• Maintains and uses all safety and protective devices on all equipment and tools and personal safety equipment provided; knows and practices safe working procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to Lubricator and assumes those duties during the Lubricator’s absence.
• Attends required training in prescribed program areas to acquire knowledge of the latest technological developments and provides staff with subject matter expertise in these areas.
• Provides courteous external and internal customer service according to MWA Customer Service standards.
• Provides leadership to maintenance department; communicates maintenance department workloads to management; assists in setting Maintenance department priorities; communicates with and provides direction to fellow employees to implement department priorities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and three years of experience as a journeyman level Mechanic.
• Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose problems, system failures, replace, and/or repair any unit on vehicles as required.
• Successful completion of pre-employment requirements

• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work involving regular standing, walking, crouching, crawling, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling heavy objects up to 150 lb., and carrying objects weighing up to 70 lb.
• Extensive use of all fingers, both hands, arms, feet, legs, and the body torso in the grasping and gripping of objects; climbing into, operating, and driving most, if not all, equipment; and using hand and power tools involved in maintenance functions.
• Using hoists, jacks, and related mechanical equipment to lift and align heavy parts and equipment in repair and operational tasks.
• Normal hearing and vision, with or without correction.
• The ability to walk and stand on various surfaces, including concrete and uneven and slippery terrain for prolonged periods, work from platforms and step ladders.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrating competency and proficiency in the diagnosis and repair/replacement of engines, components, accessories, power trains, suspension systems, and other mechanical, electrical, electronic, and related parts maintained by MWA as evidenced by successful completion of their subject matter requirements and standards.
• Capacity to use information and subject matter knowledge related to data and things obtained through observation, interpretation, visualization and practical experience.
• Ability to determine location and sequence of actions necessary to correct problems and implement basic decisions.
• Capacity to acquire technical information about problems and procedures from manuals, diagrams, and general experience.
• Ability to explain equipment repair techniques by verbal communication, demonstration, and supervised practice.
• Basic arithmetic operations (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division) in reporting data.
• Capacity to keep current of technological changes in the operation and subsequent repair of diversified equipment systems.
• Capacity to start, stop, control, and adjust the actions of machines to achieve desired results; the ability to adjust machines or equipment to perform designated functions by positioning, threading, and observation; and the ability to move, guide, and place parts and objects where precise standards and tolerances are involved using judgment to adjust tools or work methods according to desired outcomes.

Motor coordination, finger and manual dexterity; eye, hand, foot coordination, and clarity of vision 20” or less; and the ability to keep alert and maintain concentration for prolonged periods.

LANGUAGE ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

• The capacity to speak clearly using normal word order and to write simple sentences containing subjects, numbers, figures, names, and addresses
• Ability to read and interpret rules, procedures, policies, contracts, and related materials that impact program requirements and goals.
• Regular interaction with other departmental employees, parts, suppliers, etc. by telephone, e-mail or in person.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with temporary and permanent employees, supervisors, customers, and the public.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Work performed in an environment with undesirable conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold, odors, noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical shock, burns and toxic agents.
• Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries, and potentially more serious injuries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3-5 years' experience as a journeyman level mechanic?

Work Location: One location

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