Mechanical Technician - Transfer Station (On-Call)

spokanecounty; Waldoboro (ME); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County's Solid Waste department seeks a maintenance technician to service and repair transfer station equipment and facilities. You will diagnose hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems and perform preventative maintenance in a 40-hour week with on-call duties as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience; training in hydraulics and heavy equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years' experience in repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of hydraulic and mechanical systems and equipment.
• OSHA HazMat Certification required or obtained within 6 months.
• CDL B required or must be obtained within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and cleaning tasks to keep tools, equipment, and facilities in top operable condition.
• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and services hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and equipment.
• Responds to repair requests for equipment, grounds, and facilities.
• Consults with transfer station operators to obtain information and prevent future problems.
• Determines parts, supplies, and equipment necessary for repair and assists in procurement.
• Monitors inventory of parts and supplies for all work activities.
• Operates transfer station equipment as necessary.
• Maintains service records, performs data analysis, and prepares reports.

Skills

Hydraulic knowledge

Mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Three years field experience

Heavy equipment hydraulics training

Tools

OSHA HazMat training

CDL B

Job description

Spokane County's Solid Waste department seeks a maintenance technician to service and repair transfer station equipment and facilities. You will diagnose hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems and perform preventative maintenance in a 40-hour week with on-call duties as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience; training in hydraulics and heavy equipment is preferred.