Equipment Maintenance Mechanic in SL - Berry Ave, Sacramento, California at SIERRA WASTE RECYCLING & TRANSFER STATION, INC.

Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment to ensure safety and on-going operation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for stationary mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation.

• Diagnoses and repairs operating equipment including electrical and mechanical systems as well as vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment. May test or move vehicles on-site.

• Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains stationary processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities.

• Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery.

• Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies.

• Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed.

• May act as a lead worker by instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.

• Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits, preferred.

• Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques.

• Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards.

• Basic computer programs.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school highly desirable.

• Valid driver's license required. Commercial driver’s license class A or B, preferred.