Landfill Maintenance Technician - Solid Waste

Polknature; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

FRS Retirement

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Polknature is seeking a Landfill Maintenance Technician located in Winter Haven, Florida. The role involves general maintenance and repair of landfill operational machinery, including mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have at least three years of maintenance experience, and have the ability to diagnose and repair machinery. Benefits include competitive pay at $24.66/hour, medical, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must have three (3) years maintenance experience or equivalent vocational training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of landfill equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems related to leachate and gas management.
• Maintain records and data related to maintenance activities and reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to diagnose and repair equipment

Ability to drive and operate machinery

Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds

Ability to read repair manuals

Education

Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent diploma

3 years maintenance experience or equivalent vocational training

Associate’s degree in environmental engineering technology

Tools

Hand and air driven power tools

Welding equipment

SCADA system

Job description

Landfill Maintenance Technician

Solid Waste

Pay Range: $24.66/hourly ($51,292.80/annually)

Location: Polk County Landfill (10 Environmental Loop, Winter Haven, FL 33830)

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work effort, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below.

Major Function

General maintenance and repair of machines and mechanical equipment required for County-owned landfill operations. This includes leachate management systems (i.e. pumps, check valves, floats, level transducers, flow meters, air compressors) and landfill gas management systems (i.e. pneumatic or electric pumps, air compressors, electrical motors and blowers).

General maintenance and repair of diesel and/or gasoline powered landfill equipment, to include on/off-road rubber tire equipment and vehicles. Assists in troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing and reassembling components of all sizes and types involving the mechanical operation of the vehicles/equipment described above, to include preventive maintenance (i.e. oil and filter changes, lubrication).

Illustrated Duties

• Assemble and setup machinery or equipment
• Inspect and diagnose problems to determine the proper course of action to correct them
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts associated to the Leachate Management System (LMS) and verify availability.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, such as pumps, check valves, floats, level transducers, air compressors that are associated with the LMS.
• Maintain records of LMS maintenance activities.
• Monitor control panels to ensure proper operation of the LMS.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, keep detailed records of maintenance activities
• Plan repair work. Use of blueprints or diagrams as necessary
• Review and record LMS data (i.e. flow, alarms, sump depths, load-out volume) on a daily basis to ensure proper function of the system.
• Use computer SCADA system for operation and troubleshooting of essential leachate management infrastructure.
• Work with various site contractors and consultants, as necessary.

Will often carry out many different tasks in a single day at any number of locations throughout the County Landfill area. May have to stand for long periods or lift heavy objects. May work in uncomfortably hot or cold or wet environments, in uncomfortable or cramped positions, or on ladders. The work involves a lot of walking, climbing, and reaching.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Ability to concentrate on detail and sequential work tasks.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair the variety of equipment referenced above.
• Ability to drive, bend, stoop, sit, and stand.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public, vendors and employees at other divisions in order to complete required work.
• Ability to formulate and present ideas and findings clearly.
• Ability to lift, carry and handle up to forty-five (45) pounds; stoop, climb, squat, push, pull, crawl or bend on a frequent basis.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work projects.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals, diagrams, drawings, pmlists.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use both hand and air driven power tools and other related shop equipment.
• Ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions.
• Ability to walk, kneel, bend, twist, lift, climb ladders, and work on uneven surfaces, in landfill disposal areas, on 3:1 slopes.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation systems
• Knowledge and ability to use both arc and oxygen/acetylene welding equipment.
• Knowledge of associated equipment to repair piping materials such as High Density Polyethylene and/or PVC.
• Knowledge of basic principles of solid waste and sanitary landfill operations.
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and minor repair of electric motors, and blowers.
• Knowledge of safe work practices associated with the prevention of injuries caused from inattention to the occupational hazards of the trade.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and minor repair of pneumatic and electric driven pumps for liquid removal in gas collection system sumps and/or wells.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and minor repair of air compressors.
• Troubleshooting skills. Find, diagnose, and repair problems. Perform tests to figure out the cause of problems before fixing equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must have three (3) years maintenance experience or equivalent vocational training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in environmental engineering technology or a related field. Programs in environmental engineering technology generally include courses in mathematics, chemistry, hazardous‑waste management, and environmental assessment, among others.

Special Requirement

This position shall be required to report for work as directed when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.