Baler Systems Mechanic

City of Casper; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Casper is seeking an experienced maintenance mechanic to service the Solid Waste baler and related heavy equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and gas systems, and perform preventive maintenance to maximize reliability.

Applicants should have extensive welding and fabrication skills, five years of mechanical maintenance experience, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing mechanical maintenance, service, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and gas systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Fabricating and repairing components using welding equipment and a plasma table.
• Troubleshooting mechanical failures and identifying long-term solutions.
• Coordinating the ordering of parts and maintaining repair records.
• Maintaining forklifts, loaders, and other support equipment as needed.
• Operating specialized tools, diagnostic equipment, welders, forklifts, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
• Working safely while supporting the City's commitment to exceptional public service.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule

This position is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 30- minute unpaid meal break.

Class Summary

Assigned to: Solid Waste

Schedule

This position is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 30- minute unpaid meal break.

To support major maintenance projects and operations during extreme weather conditions, occasional early morning shifts are required. These shifts are 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a 30- minute unpaid meal break, and typically occur approximately 10% of the work year.

Keep Casper Moving—One Bale at a Time.

The City of Casper Solid Waste Facility is home to one of the region's most important pieces of infrastructure. Every day, our baler processes thousands of tons of recyclable materials, helping serve our community efficiently and sustainably.

We're looking for an experienced mechanic who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, fabricating solutions, and keeping essential equipment operating safely and reliably.

If you have a strong background in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, aggregates, or similar industries, Prior baler experience is helpful, but not required. We are looking for someone with exceptional mechanical aptitude, welding and fabrication skills, and a passion for troubleshooting complex systems.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and gas systems.
• Performing preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Fabricating and repairing components using welding equipment and a plasma table.
• Troubleshooting mechanical failures and identifying long-term solutions.
• Coordinating the ordering of parts and maintaining repair records.
• Maintaining forklifts, loaders, and other support equipment as needed.
• Operating specialized tools, diagnostic equipment, welders, forklifts, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
• Working safely while supporting the City's commitment to exceptional public service.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Extensive experience diagnosing and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work independently and manage maintenance priorities.
• A commitment to workplace safety and preventative maintenance.
• Experience maintaining equipment in industries such as manufacturing, mining, recycling, heavy equipment, oil and gas, construction, or industrial processing is highly desirable.

Why Join the City of Casper?

This is a unique opportunity to build a long-term career maintaining one of the City's most specialized and mission-critical operations. You'll enjoy meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for continued technical development, and the satisfaction of knowing your expertise keeps essential public services operating every day.

Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance, repair and service of baler machinery and equipment.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direction from the Solid Waste Superintendent or higher level management.

Typical Class Essential Duties

• Performs highly skilled mechanical repairs, work, and preventative maintenance on the baler at the Solid Waste facility.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and locates mechanical difficulties on the baler and construction equipment.
• Fabricates and repairs metal parts using welding equipment and Plasma table.
• Maintains accurate records and monitors the status of work orders.
• Coordinates the purchasing of baler parts, purchasing, and repairs.
• Monitors equipment and supply inventories; schedules equipment for repairs; purchases equipment and supplies as needed; maintains equipment as necessary.
• Operates equipment and tools including balers, forklifts, dump trucks, frontend loaders, skid steers, jack hammers, drills, pumps, welder, power and mechanical hand tools, precision tools, basic electrical tools, pump alignment/vibration tools and air compressors.
• Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position Requirements At Entry)

• Methods, materials and tools used in the repair of baler equipment, machinery, and electrical installations.
• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade.
• Machinery, electrical systems, and equipment repair techniques.
• Diagnostic devises utilized in identifying equipment malfunctions.
• Methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
• Systematic troubleshooting procedures.
• The principles of operating machinery, electrical installations, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electrical systems.
• Safe work methods and standards.
• Recordkeeping principles.
• Computers and related software applications.

Abilities (position Requirements At Entry)

• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and write baler logistic code.
• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Be flexible with assignments which may change.
• Work according to safety standards under potentially hazardous conditions.
• Receive work orders and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Perform a variety of repair, maintenance, and servicing tasks.
• Work independently.
• Operate welding equipment.
• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment.
• Operate computers and related software applications.
• Preventive maintenance and inspection methods.
• Read and interpret materials and service manuals.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and direction.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills (position Requirements At Entry)

• Performing routine maintenance on a commercial vehicle.
• Performing manual labor.
• Problem solving.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Identifying and handling hazardous waste materials.
• Operating equipment and tools.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Preparing records and reports.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give/receive work direction.
• Repairing, maintaining, and servicing machinery, electrical systems and related equipment.
• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public.
• Using a computer and related software applications.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing mechanical maintenance, service, and repair or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Wyoming Class B Commercial driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a trade certification for baler services is preferred.
• American Welding Inspector (AWS) certification preferred.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and key responsibilities of this position. Specific duties and assignments may vary depending on the operational needs of the department.

The City of Casper is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon successfully passing a driving record review, background check, and pre-employment drug test, as applicable to the position. Applicants who fail a pre-employment screening or who have been terminated from employment with the City of Casper will not be considered for employment for a period of 12 months from the date of the incident.

The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. To lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents will be exposed to unsanitary environments, waste, fumes/dusts, odors, loud machinery noise, harmful chemicals, wet conditions/extreme temperatures, and electrical hazards. Work may require the use of personal protective equipment including hard hats, eye protection, hearing protectors, gloves, safety vests, and safety shoes. OSHA mandated preventative vaccinations and periodic examinations for work exposures are provided.

Incumbents may be required to drive to or operate equipment at work sites to perform work.