Mechanic in Mitchellville, Iowa at Metro Waste Authority

Position Summary

The Equipment Mechanic will provide specialized mechanical skills in the ongoing maintenance and repair of light, medium and heavy equipment used at MWA facilities, using tools, equipment, and associated testing devices to diagnose and repair equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Tests and drive MWA vehicles and equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions and system interaction; determines if parts, components, and/or systems are broken or improperly adjusted and need to be repaired or replaced.
• Plans work procedures using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Uses various jacks and hoists to remove parts, disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic’s hand tools; overhauls or replaces blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps; rewires ignition systems, lights, and panels; mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents, painting, and welding broken parts; uses acetylene torch to weld, modify, and/or fabricate parts components.
• Uses shop tools and equipment, including drills, grinders, micrometers, reamer, realignment, and grinding machines to make necessary repairs to valves, gears, inserts, pistons, pumps, generators, alternators, injectors, brakes, steering, suspension, radiators, tires, transmission, and related parts and system; attains precise set limits and tolerance using precision measuring instruments, devices, tools, and machines.
• Repairs and replaces broken or worn parts such as bands, gears, seals, tarps, related hardware and valves; adjusts pumps, bands, gears, and linkage, and road tests to ensure proper operation.
• Repairs air conditioning units; fuel and water pumps, control valves, governors, door opening devices on equipment; tests magnetic, hydraulic, and pneumatic control valves used to open and close doors; repairs, replaces, or adjusts components such as needles, springs, bolts, relays, and air hoses; inspects and tests cooling systems to diagnose malfunctions; conducts and evaluates tests to check exhaust emissions; speed tests using gauges; evaluates performance and adjusts performance to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Disassembles suspension and steering units for necessary repair and replacement; replaces springs, shock absorbers, and related parts using mechanic’s hand tools; cleans parts using steam cleaner, solvents, and brush.
• Removes wheels using impact wrenches, wheel puller, and sledge; repairs or replaces brake parts and systems operates grinding machine to grind linings; measures drum to verify specified dimensions using calipers, gauges, and micrometer; replaces defective bearings, pads, brake cylinders, and brake line leaks.
• Maintains basic list of tools needed to perform various mechanical functions, responsible for shop tool inventory.
• Ensures shop area in clean, orderly, and safe condition, maintains tools equipment, and related devices used in testing and recording vehicle performance data.
• Ensures the timely completion of the preventative maintenance program.Maintains and uses all safety and protective devices on all equipment and tools and personal safety equipment provided; knows and practices safe working procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to Lubricator and assumes those duties during the Lubricator’s absence.

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

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 the example because everyone is a leader!
• Integrity – Always do what is right!
• Positivity – Bring our 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!

Behavioral Competencies

• Following Policies and Procedures - Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
• Learning Quickly - Quickly comprehends new problems and situations; needs very little time to learn and master new processes or tools; able to figure things out as he/she goes along.
• Performs Physical/Mechanical Tasks - Uses his/her hands effectively; able to perform tasks that require a high level of manual dexterity; able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time; adept at working with machinery.
• Safety - Demonstrates “Safety First” in every activity; reports hazards and incidents promptly; fosters a culture of Safety, Service, Schedule with team interactions.
• Displaying Technical Expertise – Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.
• Serving Customers - Builds strong relationships with customers; stays aware of customer needs, concerns and satisfaction; responds promptly to customer questions and requests; effectively manages customer expectations

Travel

• This position requires occasional travel to support other MWA facilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• 3-5 years’ experience in diesel mechanic diagnostics/ environments
• Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose problems, system failures, replace, and/or repair any unit on vehicles.
• Exposure to A/C, electrical, after treatment emissions, and hydraulic types of repairs.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and PPE usage

Preferred Education & Experience

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDLA) w/ job related endorsements such as tankers and airbrake.

Physical Demands

Maximum occasional floor to waist lift, 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional above shoulder lifting , 75 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral or preferred carry, 75 lbs..; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull, 125 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional right/left grip, 85 lbs. of force; Maximum frequent right/left 2-point/3-point/lateral pinch, 10/15/25 lbs. of force; Constant forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Frequent sitting; Occasional to frequent standing; Occasional to frequent walking; Occasional stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional to frequent squatting; Occasional to frequent crouching; Occasional to frequent kneeling; Occasional to frequent bending; Occasional to frequent stooping; Occasional to frequent twisting.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an environment with undesirable conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold, odors, noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical shock, burns and toxic agents. Occupational hazards such as those generally associated with ongoing exposure to moving machinery/equipment leading to cuts, bruises, burns, strains, back injuries, and potentially more serious injuries.