Maintenance Worker III - Solid Waste

Description

There is currently one Full‑Time vacancy for a Maintenance Worker III in the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department. Only online applications will be accepted.

To perform a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled solid waste and recycling assignments at the Mariposa County solid waste facilities, which includes the Mariposa County Landfill, Recycling Center, Compost Facility, and the regional transfer stations; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Receives general supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor‑Solid Waste, Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, or Public Works Director. Exercises lead direction over Maintenance Workers I/II‑Solid Waste.

• Performs inspections at all solid waste facilities to help determine maintenance, improvement, and repairs needed.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance and construction work related to solid waste facilities, including but not limited to repairing fences, installing erosion control measures, minor building repairs, and installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment, and leachate collection system.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems with equipment and systems; coordinates repair work with in‑house or outside service providers as necessary.
• Performs general maintenance and repair work on mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems.
• Maintains haul roads to the working face of the landfill and is able to create new roads on the landfill as needed.
• Operates a variety of light or medium‑sized equipment such as forklifts and loaders; may operate specialized landfill and compost facility equipment; performs minor maintenance activities on equipment.
• Maintains assigned equipment in clean, safe operating conditions; prepares related records.
• May assist with implementing landfill development and design principals associated with tasks such as fill sequence, erosion control, and daily cover applications.
• May assist with implementing composting best management practices and trouble‑shooting.
• May assist with operation of Household Hazardous Waste collection activities.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships with the public and co‑workers using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Collects, enters and retrieves data from a computer, maintains various databases, performs log entries, completes various forms and reports for tracking and billing purposes; may interpret computer printouts related to the compost operations.
• Performs sampling of air and water and records results; maintains sampling equipment.
• Appears for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Effectively plans and organizes work and completes tasks within prescribed time frames.
• Performs general custodial duties as required.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, County and department policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Provides lead direction of Maintenance Workers I and II as assigned and offers training and assistance, as needed.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.

• Minimum three years of experience in the solid waste and recycling industry and working with the public, at least two years of which shall have been equivalent to the Maintenance Worker II‑Solid Waste in Mariposa County.
• Some experience with computers, small tools, building and ground maintenance is required.
• Experience with cashiering is desirable.
• Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) certification is desirable.
• CPR and First Aid certification desirable.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to obtain a valid Class B driver’s license within six months of employment.
• Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver’s license from another state if the applicant acknowledges the intent to acquire a California driver’s license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

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