What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landfill Equipment Technician I position at Johnston County?
As a landfill Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on bulldozers, track loaders, trash compactors, excavators, off road trucks, motor grader, pan, vibratory roller, farm tractors, mowing equipment, and other related mechanical devices.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
- Preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Preventative maintenance and repairs on highway trucks, pick-up trucks, and trailers.
- The incumbent will operate a service truck on and off site to perform equipment refueling, daily maintenance, and other mechanic duties.
- Responsibility for keeping the shop area and service vehicles clean, operating and maintaining various types of heavy equipment, including front loader trucks, forklifts, roll-off trucks, and garbage trucks.
- Repairing pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, electric systems, waste containers and other apparatus equipment related to landfill operations.
- Performs welding, cutting, and fabrication.
- Performs related and other duties as assigned. Basic computer skills such as ordering parts and supplies online from vendors, operating maintenance software, using e-mail, & e-learning skills preferred.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
- The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.
- Working knowledge of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and landfill related equipment.
- Good knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in troubleshooting and solving mechanical difficulties.
- Ability to read and interpret a variety of equipment service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment and a variety of support vehicles.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
- Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions related to assigned duties.
- Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
- Must possess the visual acuity to operate heavy equipment and support vehicles in a safe manner to perform repairs, read gauges, and make written records.
- Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, animals/wildlife, water hazards, disease, or pathogenic substances.
- Ability to read and write and considerable experience with heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Mechanical experience working with automobiles and trucks.
- Prefer candidates with experience operating heavy equipment.
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
- CDL preferred but not required.
Salary : $48,287 - $82,088