Operator/Mechanic- Soldotna Landfill bei KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AK
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AK · Soldotna, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Soldotna
About the Department
Under the general direction and supervision of the Solid Waste Director or designee, the Operator/Mechanic – Solid Waste assists in the operation and maintenance of the solid waste baling facility, landfill, equipment, vehicles, and other solid waste projects and is primarily responsible for the repair and maintenance of all site and facility equipment.
Position Duties
High school diploma or GED; at least three years experience within the past five years in vehicle and mechanical equipment repair; minimum of one year experience in operation of heavy equipment such as forklift, loaders, bulldozers, excavators, and balers; knowledge of hydraulic maintenance and repair; welding experience; ability to read, write, and follow instructions; ability to deal with the public in a friendly and direct manner; ability to read plans and prints; must have and maintain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license.
Desirable qualities include knowledge of environmental disposal regulations; ability to learn and achieve journeyman level work in several crafts and/or trades; basic surveying/land measurement; and computer experience. This position may require flying in small aircraft or travel by barge or boat.
Minimum Qualifications
- Performs diagnosis, maintenance, repair, overhaul, fabrication (welding), minor construction and rebuilds of vehicular equipment (heavy equipment, baler, conveyor, trucks, etc.) structures and site and facility equipment (pumps, blowers, motors, generators, emergency systems, fire systems, etc.).
- Maintains operational and maintenance equipment logs.
- Operates, maintains, repairs, and constructs improvements to solid waste equipment, vehicles, site and facilities. Operates all heavy equipment and waste processing equipment in the facility and disposal areas.
- Assists with all site and facility activities including, but not limited to, waste screening, removal of disallowed material, weigh system operation, waste disposal, recycling, hazardous waste, special waste, water, leachate, washwater, gas, litter collection, housekeeping/cleaning, snow removal, and ground work.
- Provides disposal instructions, directs material placement, and performs landfill development as required.
- Assists with bid/proposal solicitation and administration; purchases supplies; completes site records and logs; and maintains inventory.
- Conducts site surveying/measurements and completes development data.
- Performs operation, repairs, minor construction, inspections, spill and abandoned material collection/cleanup, at other sites as needed. Loads, hauls and transports waste and recyclable material to various solid waste sites and to Anchorage.
- Must complete training as required. Training may include, but will not be limited to, 40-hour hazardous waste certification, refrigerant recovery certification, welding, first aid, CPR, asbestos certification, CDL (commercial driver's license), and landfill operations training.
Other Qualifications
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment; and communicate orally and in writing. Vision abilities required. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds and occasionally transport up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Examination: A medical examination is required upon hire and at least every two years as prescribed by the employer.
Other Functions: Other related duties as assigned. Jetzt bewerben
