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Please apply by: 4/8/24
Salary Range: $26.49 - $39.74
This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
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Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
What Will I Be Doing: Do you enjoy Diesel Equipment Maintenance?
Here’s some of what you will be doing
Diagnosing and repairing large diesel & hydraulic equipment
Training and leading a team
Maintaining Heavy Equipment such as Tub Grinders, Rubber Tire Loaders
Position Summary
This is a senior-level technician located at our Compost Central Maintenance Operations: Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in diagnosing and repairing large Diesel & hydraulic equipment. This position will serve as a technical lead for the repair of trucks, bulldozers wood grinders, wheel loaders, screeners, and other equipment of the County’s Solid Waste System. Position will operate under minimal supervision and may require travel to various facilities to diagnose and repair equipment. This position will train others within the solid waste job series and may serve as a Lead when supervisory personnel are not available.
This position will be located at Compost Central – 140 Valleydale Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214.
Essential Functions
Serves as a Keyholder and may be responsible for opening and closing of solid waste centers
and will have access to tool storage and sensitive areas
Takes the lead in training, mentoring and performing ride-along reviews of commercial driving
staff and other staff engaged with operating large technically complex equipment
May perform maintenance on large, complex equipment used in the solid waste program and
diagnose fault codes associated with electronic equipment monitoring devices. Will train and
mentor other Solid Waste Technicians of lessor grades regarding maintenance
Operates and instructs others to operate, a wide variety of equipment in the processing, collection
and disposal of recyclables, trash, special wastes and compost/mulch. This includes large tubgrinders,
angle-blade bulldozers, front-loaders, compactors and wheel loader vehicles
Reviews equipment status, prepares necessary paperwork and utilizes MS programs such as
Excel and Word to track equipment, parts, repairs associated with work activities
May drive semi-tractor trailers hauling materials and heavy equipment (walking floor trailers and
low-boy trailers)
Oversees and assists with equipment and tool inventories.
Load and unloads heavy equipment from trucks and vehicles, using appropriate cranes, forklifts
and other equipment
Monitor the safety of job sites and co-workers.
Operate solid waste vehicles that require a CDL
Work Environment may vary based on assigned duties
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of seven years of experience.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Requires County Driving Privileges
Depending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A or B CDL with one or more of the
following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S
(School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).
Depending upon the area of assignment, may require a Waste Management Operators Certificate
(Landfill) or Compost Facility Operators Certificate (Mulch Processing) or Transfer Station
Operators Certificate, as required by State regulations and facility permit requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) or certificates from
technical schools or organizations related to heavy equipment operation, solid waste program
emphasis, or workplace safety.
Experience working in the waste management field and be familiar with the nomenclature of
terms, job hazards, and standard limitations of material acceptance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Equipment used in solid waste operations maintenance, and construction
Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to safe operation of this
equipment
Safe work practices and hazards associated with solid waste work
Lock out Tag out procedures
Customer service methodology, and communication with customers using disposal facilities
Use of the tools, equipment, supplies, and methods used in maintenance activities
Thorough knowledge of state traffic laws and regulations associated with Commercial Vehicles
In-depth knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance
Working knowledge of computers
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations for general industry
Skills
Operating large complex Diesel and hydraulic equipment for the solid waste and construction
industry
Performing work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions
Ability to interpret written plans and permit requirements of solid waste facilities
Ability to train others in lower classes on the safe operation of heavy equipment
Situational awareness of job sites, changing conditions and operating needs
Ability to repair and diagnose equipment
Skilled with using tools and related diagnostic equipment
Instruction and mentoring of skillsets to others
Customer service awareness
Ability to read and comprehend maps
Ability to work independently
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and make repairs
Ability to safely operate equipment
Ability to lead others
Ability to work outside with occasional exposure to inclement weather
Ability to review and teach safety practices
Ability to maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and supervisors
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to prepare written reviews
Ability to respond to emergency situations from weather emergencies requiring debris
removal/processing
Abilities
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities
or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements
or cultures
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team
toward the completion of goals
Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor,
effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed
efficiently
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding
safety standards
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in area of expertise
Computer Skills
Basic understanding of applicable computer programs
Ability to use electronic equipment related to heavy equipment, such as routing tablets, engine
diagnostic devices and drive cams.
Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
