Equipment Mechanic - Solid Waste and Recycling

Job Information

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include tool allowance); full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.; full benefits

This skilled position is responsible for the complex repair, adjustment and maintenance of trucks, heavy equipment and other equipment (large and small) used by the Division of Solid Waste and Recycling (DSWR). Supervision is received from the Landfill Supervisor through the Division Director.

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Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

• Inspect, repair and/or replace heavy equipment components and parts
• Inspect, repair and/or replace brakes, suspension parts and exhaust systems
• Perform general tune-ups and fuel system repairs and diagnostics for gasoline systems (carburetor and fuel injection) and diesel systems
• Use computerized vehicle analysis equipment to diagnose electronic systems
• Repair/charge air conditioning systems; use a coolant recycling system
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems and accessories
• Provide general maintenance care for all types of DSWR vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic cylinders and systems
• Utilize a computerized system to track work orders and complete records of work performed, parts used, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in heavy equipment operation and repair or a related field
• Possession of a valid driver's license

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Advanced knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques utilized in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment
• Advanced knowledge of potential hazards associated with this type of work and appropriate safety precautions
• Know…