Knowledge of:

• Work safety methods and programs in accordance with District safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance, repair and fabrication work at a solid waste management facility.
• Repairs and maintenance related to conveyors, balers, electro-magnetic belts, walking floor systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, single and three phase electrical circuits, shaker screens, disc screens, trommel screens, wood grinders, misting systems, and air filtration systems.
• Principles of planning and scheduling, work coordination and assignment.
• Welding and fabrication, wear prevention, metal types, tools and equipment.
• Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of commercial vehicles.

Ability to:

• Identify unsafe practices, situations and behavior.
• Effectively direct and coordinate the work of other (in English & Spanish preferred)
• Repair and maintain conveyors, balers, electro-magnetic belts, walking floors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, shaker screens, disc screens, trommel screens, wood grinders, misting systems and air filtration systems.
• Weld, fabricate and apply wear prevention materials.
• Skillfully use hand and power tools.
• Perform heavy physical labor requiring strength, dexterity, and agility.
• Operate commercial and industrial machines/vehicles such as fork lift, aerial lift, scissor lift, vacuum pump, crane, wheel loader, roll-off and water tank trucks etc.
• Be respectful and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Effectively and accurately evaluate, prioritize, schedule and make decisions about repair needs.
• Insure periodic preventive maintenance intervals and scheduled tasks are followed.
• Organize repair projects start to finish, maintain a clean safe work area in compliance with District/OSHA standards.
• Perform the duties of supervisor when supervisor is absent.
• Provide instruction and guidance to other employees.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Maintain good public relations with those contacted during work assignments.
• Support the goals and objectives of the Landfill and the
• Apply sound judgment in a variety of circumstances with or without specific instructions.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a threat to self or others.
• Adhere to an assigned work schedule and meet District attendance standards.

Training, Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Four (4) years of varied and responsible skilled work experience involving the maintenance and repair in an industrial setting comparable to that of the Materials Recovery Facility here at the District.
• Two (2) years of work experience providing supervision to industrial maintenance personnel.
• Possession of High School diploma is required.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a California Class B Driver's License may be required.
• Continued possession of a valid California Class B Driver's License with appropriate endorsements may be required by the District.
• Compliance with established District vehicle operation standards, including on-going insurability to drive District vehicles, are conditions of employment.
• Possess selection of hand tools compatible with job requirements.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Frequently stand, walk and climb; sit for extended periods; ability to stoop, kneel or crouch to pick up or move objects; ability to perform heavy physical labor; walk on sloped ground and uneven surfaces; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to safely operate equipment and vehicles.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to: work well under pressure; communicate effectively in both written and verbal form; capable of establishing priorities among the essential functions of the job and coordinating these priorities with others; interact with all levels of District management and personnel, and the public.

Work Environment

Normally work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; occasionally will be exposed to varying temperatures; regular exposure to exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, garbage, foul odors; moderate exposure often works around moving vehicles and equipment; constant contact with staff and the public.