MRF Mechanic I

City of High Point; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

13 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The City of High Point is seeking a maintenance technician for the Material Recovery Facility. You will perform skilled maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery under supervision, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 pounds, and a valid NC driver’s license. Evening/weekend/on-call work may be required; prior recycling/industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Must be able to maneuver and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required.
• Evenings, weekends and on-call shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery at the Material Recovery Facility under regular supervision.
• Keeps records of maintenance, safety, and repairs; orders parts and maintains inventory.
• Ensures work complies with OSHA and City safety standards.
• Communicates with subcontractors and other departments; operates handheld radio.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Basic arithmetic

Valid NC Driver's License

Lifting to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Compensation Range

$21.42 - $27.44

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume.

Who We Are

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values

• Stewardship: We manage the city's resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point's future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we'll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what's right - even when no one's watching. This is how we earn our community's trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don't just get things done - we find smarter, better ways to do them.

What We Offer

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do

Performs responsible skilled and mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment at the Material Recovery Facility; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities

• Performs precheck of machinery before start of day.
• Trouble shoots mechanical problems and able to operate equipment as needed.
• Trouble shoot, repair, and replace motors, PLC's, motor drives, electrical drives, motor contacts, hydraulic pumps, conveyors, air compressor, baler, strappers, rollers, and rolling stock.
• Orders parts, supplies, and maintains records of orders and inventory.
• Prepares and maintains records of maintenance, safety, and repairs.
• Inspect equipment and machinery for worn and damaged parts and replaces or repairs as needed.
• Cleans and safeguards tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure proper usage by others.
• Communicates with subcontractors and other departments as needed.
• Able to communicate and properly use handheld radio.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, at times.
• Be open to coaching and development of new skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic reading and writing and basic arithmetic and/or business math.
• Must be able to maneuver and/or lift to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis and an on-call basis typically responding within 30 minutes.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Must be able to make repair decisions.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• English Language skills
• Prior experience in recycling operations and industrial maintenance.

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Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking - Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken work. Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear. Must be able to speak so others can hear when worker is out of their view, i.e., worker may be inside or under equipment, need assistance and call out to another employee. Must be able to hear others when they are out of worker's view. Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive the nature of objects with the eye. Recommended guidelines for vision are: Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see vehicles moving in surrounding area. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected. Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work aids close at hand to choose the correct tool and then work with it. Both eyes 20/22 corrected. Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships to see objects where and as they are. Must be able to see objects and vehicles cl