Recycling and Solid Waste Process Equipment​/Maintenance Technician

bring your mechanical skills to a hands‑on role where your expertise makes an impact.

we’re looking for someone with experience in equipment preventative maintenance and repair, along with a solid background in millwright or plant maintenance work. A two‑year technical degree or trade certification is preferred.

this position offers a consistent 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Schedule
, with occasional overtime opportunities as needed and based on business need.

reporting directly to the solid waste equipment/facility superintendent, the recycling and solid waste millwright / equipment maintenance technician performs generalized labor and technical skills in the maintenance and repair of machinery, buildings, and equipment.

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• ideal candidate will be an experienced millwright or technician with a background servicing various stationary and mobile hydraulic equipment, electric motors, and pneumatic process systems.
• be able to diagnose and repair electric and hydraulic controls associated with conveyors, bailers, compressors, wheel loaders, hook trucks, other small site vehicles and equipment.
• have experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, motors.
• have well rounded electro‑mechanical experience.
• performs various skilled and semi‑skilled tasks typical of a millwright in the repair and maintenance of process machinery, belts and conveyors, site buildings, and site equipment.
• tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gages.
• checks and repairs landfill system pumps, valves, and motors.
• prepares accurate records for preventative maintenance performed.
• performs equipment operations for testing and production.
• communicates arising problems to department supervisors.
• maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.
• light welding and fabrication skills.
• performs other duties as assigned.

• two years' experience in equipment preventative maintenance and repair.
• general experience in millwright services or plant maintenance work.
• two years technical school training and trade certification preferred.
• or, any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• this position does require successful completion of a post offer pre employment examination (pope).
• must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• knowledge of and demonstrated ability to harmonize and align with the mission/vision/purpose/core values/goals of the department and comply with all policies, and procedures of the outagamie county work rules and terms of employment.
• demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• good communication skills, oral and written, to relate to supervisors and co‑workers in problem identification and solving.
• ability to effectively communicate in english and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• ability to work semi‑independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
• ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co‑workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc.
• demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours, especially in adverse weather conditions.
• ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment.
• knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
• ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
• ability to read gauges, dials, etc.
• ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co‑workers.
• understanding of basic…