Solid Waste Mechanic

Position Description This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Represented, Safety Sensitive, Solid Waste Mechanic position in the Department of Public Works. This is advanced level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy duty trucks, construction equipment, and related gasoline and diesel powered equipment to efficiently diagnose and make proper repairs on solid waste management system vehicles and heavy equipment. 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. Work requires considerable knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair practices for solid waste management system vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. Assignments are received in the form of work orders, and employees work under general supervision using independent judgment in diagnosis and repair. Work is subjected to testing upon completion. Note: 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