Transfer Station Maintenance / Mechanical Technician (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

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

Employee Type

Regular

Department

Solid Waste

Salary

$59,030.40 - $82,201.60 Annually / $4,919.20 - $6,850.13 Monthly / $28.38 - $39.52 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Overtime Eligible

Yes

Job Posting Date Range

10/13/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR COUNTY POLICY.

Positions allocated to this classification perform preventive and general maintenance, mechanical, and repair work on Transfer Station equipment, systems, and facilities under the direction of the Transfer Station Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general maintenance and cleaning tasks necessary to keep tools, equipment, and facilities in top operable condition.
• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and services problems involving hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and equipment.
• Responds to requests for repair of equipment, grounds, and facilities.
• Consults with transfer station operators and other staff to obtain information on problems, to assist in diagnosing problems, or to prevent future problems.
• Determines the parts, supplies, and equipment necessary for repair and assists in procurement.
• Monitors inventory of parts and supplies and ensures adequate materials are available to conduct all work activities.
• Operates transfer station equipment as necessary.
• Maintains required service records, performs data analysis, and prepares reports as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: Employees of this class are expected to respond to 24-hour call as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years' experience in repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and service of hydraulic and mechanical systems and equipment.
• OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Formal training in heavy equipment mechanics and/or hydraulics preferred.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid driver's license at time of employment.
• OSHA HazMat Certification required or obtained within 6 months
• CDL B required or must be obtained within one year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the practices and required equipment of the trade.
• Knowledge of the principals and operations of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of Solid Waste operations, maintenance procedures, rules and regulations, safety hazards and precautions.
• Knowledge of daily operational functions of a working transfer station as well as maintenance requirements of all equipment needed to run the facility in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical diagrams and circuits.
• Ability to complete complex tasks with minimum supervision and direction.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, pumps, generators and forklifts as required.
• Ability to interpret and properly carry out general instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and the public.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both an office environment and on-site at the Transfer Station. Work requires standing, walking, crawling, climbing, using equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the associate to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads. Hazards: Exposure to municipal and hazardous solid wastes, adverse weather conditions, traffic, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions required. To perform this jo