Industrial Maintenance Technician - Solid Waste Collection & Recycling

The Public Works Department is hiring a full‑time (40hours weekly), non‑exempt Industrial maintenance to join the Solid Waste Collection & Recycling Division team. The purpose of this position is to serve as a skilled technician for maintaining production equipment required to produce products with minimum downtime. Responsibilities include the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment for the Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Division;

performing general building and grounds maintenance work as assigned; preparing maintenance records utilizing an electronic work order system; and performing related technical work as required.

Attached are videos links about our MRF:
This role supports the Assistant Supervisor and HEO’s as seen in this video: OPERATIONS HEO MATERIAL RECOVERY FACILITY (MRF)
Another short video of our MRF:
York County Recycling--Full Material Recovery Facility Video  Operations Roll Off Truck video: OPERATIONS ROLL OFF TRUCK

$21.63 - $25.76, salary is determined based on experience and education.
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (40 hours per week) with overtime as needed based on operational needs.

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of division equipment; ensures prompt response to both routine and emergency maintenance and repair requests; assists in scheduling tasks according to priority.
• Inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots, provides preventive maintenance, and/or repairs division equipment and systems, including but not limited to hydraulic systems on compactors, electrical and mechanical systems which includes automation equipment, conveyor belt and baler equipment, heating and air conditioning equipment, plumbing fixtures, water wells and pumps, etc. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this essential task.
• Troubleshoots problems on production lines and takes corrective action within a time manner. Ensures the proper adjustments off all production process relevant parameters.
• Routinely performs construction, carpentry, welding, fabrications, concrete, painting, and landscaping at Collection and Recycling Centers, Material Processing Facility, and other areas as required.
• Monitors equipment and part inventory and initiates resupply of necessary parts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provides documentation of completed work using electronic work order system and keeps supervisor and coworkers informed regarding maintenance and repair status.
• Operates a county vehicle, automated sorting line, automated bailer, hydraulic compactors, stick welder, MIG welder, skid steer loader, forklift, roll-off truck, mulcher, lawn mowers, weed eaters, HVAC equipment, chain saws, paint sprayer, voltage meter, cutting/welding tools, etc.; uses various hand and power tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Makes emergency service calls for disabled equipment; responds to after‑hours emergency calls.
• Repairs, sand blasts, welds, and paints all closed top, open top, and recycling boxes.
• Maintains and repairs security fencing and gates.
• Assists with special events of the division as directed.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding areas of responsibility.
• Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc. as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs all duties in compliance with division and County policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or specialized vocational training.
• Four (4) years…