Mechanic; Landfill

Position: Mechanic (Landfill)
The Dane County Department of Waste and Renewables in Madison, Wisconsin is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Mechanic - Landfill position.

The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs skilled work in the preventive maintenance and repair of gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, and other power driven equipment, and other related work, as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This section lists several examples of duties, but not all mechanic positions perform all that are listed below. Duties are dependent upon work location and department needs.

Inspects, maintains and repairs varied automotive and heavy equipment, including large-to-small diesel and gasoline engines, trucks, automobiles, tractors, forklifts, graders, sweepers, snow blowers (Airport: high capacity snowblowers and runway brooms), (Landfill: waste compactor, excavator, vac truck), snow plows, wheel loaders, bulldozers, cranes, rollers, turf mowing equipment, compressors and associated equipment. Inspects, maintains, repairs or replaces engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, brake and driveline components.

Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical and computer-related problems on vehicles and equipment. Performs regular inspection and servicing of vehicles and equipment. Performs regular preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Uses and maintains computerized fleet management program to track vehicle and equipment maintenance. Assists in building and fabricating construction, maintenance or other equipment. Makes service calls on equipment to perform emergency repairs.

At Highway, may be required to fabricate and assemble plow trucks from a bare chassis, assembling needed components to complete a running, operating snow plow. Conducts road tests on equipment and maintains equipment in clean and orderly condition. Read and interpret diagrams, schematics and other technical drawings. Perform welding, brazing, cutting, or other shop work. Operate a variety of snow and ice control equipment including snow plows.

May perform other road construction and road maintenance work. May instruct, train and direct the work of others. Performs other duties, as required.

Education, Training and

Experience:

Minimum requirements include any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of experience in the repair of light and heavy automotive, construction and maintenance equipment which includes a substantial emphasis on diesel engines; or a vocational diploma as a diesel and heavy equipment technician; or a two (2) year associate degree in diesel equipment technology.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification may be desired for some positions.

Certifications/Licenses:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements vary by department, see

Special Requirements section below. Everyone who has a CDL must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Registration is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants must pass drug/alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Random drug and alcohol testing required for all CDL holders.

Special Requirements :

On-call and emergency requirements may vary by department:
Must be available and willing to work nights, holidays and weekends…