Appliance De-manufacturing Technician in Mitchellville, Iowa at Metro Waste Authority

Position Summary

Under the direction of the C&D Operations Manager, this position is responsible for receiving, inspecting, sorting, storing, handling, preparing, and de-manufacturing of discarded appliances while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and applicable DNR laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives, inspects, sorts, stores, handles, prepares and de-manufactures discarded appliances and electronics.
• Follows established procedures for the safe handling, identification, and segregation of materials throughout the receiving process. Alerts immediate supervisor of any issues with following established procedures.
• Provides prompt and courteous service to both internal and external customers and educates customers and coworkers on proper waste handling procedures.
• Ensures all hazardous materials and recyclables are placed in specified areas and relocates filled containers to the approved storage areas.
• Ensure that no method of handling discarded appliances is used that would damage refrigerant lines, compressors, capacitors, or mercury-containing components or that would cause a release of refrigerant, PCBs, or mercury into the environment.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws relating to the management and disposition of all hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and refrigerants.
• Monitors inventory and requests reorder of supplies before they become exhausted.
• Participates in all safety training, follows established safety procedures, makes recommendations for safety improvements, and corrects unsafe acts or conditions when appropriate.
• Continue to research and gain knowledge of the latest technological developments and provide subject matter expertise in these areas.
• Test appliance and electronic parts for proper functionality and list them on the open market.
• Assist with ground maintenance including but not limited to mowing, weed control, and snow removal.
• Assists customers with the sales of MWA Grow Gold Compost (handling cash, balancing daily cash drawer).

MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.

• Leadership – Set an example because everyone is a leader!
• Integrity – Always do what is right!
• Positivity – Bring your best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues!
• Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges!
• Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve!

Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include:

• Recycling
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Organics Management
• Water Quality Improvement
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• Environmental Education

Competencies

• Accepting Responsibility - Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
• Managing Time - Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people's time.
• Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks - Uses his/her hands effectively; able to perform tasks that require a prominent level of manual dexterity; able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; adept at working with machinery.
• Working Safely - Respects and follows safety policies and regulations; scans the environment for things that may pose a safety risk; encourages others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.
• Delivering High Quality Work - Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.
• Ability to Multitask - Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment.

Travel

• This position requires minimal travel in and around the Des Moines metro area to collect appliances from all other Metro Waste Authority facilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 1-3 years’ experience working on appliances and diagnosing appliance problems.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Education & Experience

• Associates degree or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years related experience.
• 2 years’ experience handling and processing hazardous waste. (Moved from above)
• 24-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification.
• Preferred Current Class A B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Knowledge of RCRA, OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory requirements for the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste. (Moved from above)

Physical Demands

Maximum occasional floor to waist lift, 50 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral or preferred carry, 50 lbs..; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull, 75 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull, 50 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional right/left grip, 75 lbs. of force; Maximum frequent right/left 2-point/3-point/lateral pinch, 10/15/25 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional to frequent sitting; Occasional to frequent standing; Occasional to frequent walking; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional squatting; Occasional crouching; Occasional kneeling; Occasional to frequent bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional to frequent twisting.