The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting online applications for a Service Technician in the Solid Waste department.

General Statement of Duties: Performs intermediate skilled welding and fabricating work related to repair and servicing of waste containers to include front load containers, roll off containers and compactor containers; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: Work of this class involves light repair and maintenance work on waste vehicles, light and heavy trucks, tractors, and all types gasoline and diesel driven equipment. Work assignments are received either in writing or orally does require diagnosing mechanical failure and making necessary repairs. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Performs major and minor repair on all types' of waste containers to include front, rear and roll off containers.
• Fabricates steel components to include front load bottoms and roll off metal needed for repairs;
• installs lids and wheels on containers needing replacement;
• performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on waste compactors;
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers
• cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch;
• Paints repaired containers if needed;
• Performs service calls on heavy duty waste compactors.
• installs city and safety decals on repaired containers;
• Completes welding and metal fabrication work need on waste vehicles;
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Must have Class B CDL or ability to acquire license with 4 months of starting position.
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment, and ability to find root causes for equipment issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the maintenance and repair on a wide variety of waste vehicles, and waste compactor equipment; thorough knowledge and skill in the use of service tools and diagnostic equipment such as drill press, grinders, brake lathes, laptop computer, scanner, welding equipment and all tools related to the repair and maintenance of various types of waste equipment; thorough knowledge in safety precautions and liabilities related to the repair and maintenance of various types of equipment; Ability to diagnose, repair, and trouble shoot electrical systems,. Ability to keep records of repairs, parts and servicing of various types of equipment, ability to work from drawings, sketches and wiring schematics, ability to use and interpret service and repair manuals for different types of equipment. Ability to follow both oral and written instructions accurately. Dexterity to operate machinery.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school or GED and considerable experience at welding and fabrication, supplemented by approved vocational school training in the welding and fabrication field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Additional Requirements: Possession of a valid commercial driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee.

Other Requisites: From time to time the incumbent may be assigned special duties by a superior or, on a temporary basis, may be asked to assist other employees occupying a different position. This job description should not be construed as an all‑inclusive statement of every task required of this position, but as a fair representation of the great majority of the work. Every effort will be made in advance to inform the incumbent of the temporary additional assignments, which under no circumstances are intended to constitute a demotion.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Task involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 lbs.) items and occasionally very heavy items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation, on a production basis, of such devices as offset presses with associated equipment.

Environmental Requirements: Task may require infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements: Tasks requires color perception and discrimination. Task requires sound perception and discrimination. Task requires odor perception and discrimination. Task requires depth perception and discrimination. Task requires texture perception and discrimination. Task requires visual perception and discrimination. Task requires oral communications ability.

Reasonable Accommodation(s): Reasonable accommodation(s) if needed will be provided for the employee to perform the required job with adequate strength, dexterity, coordination and visual acuity and in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee or others in the workplace.

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