Preventative Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY

The Preventative Maintenance Technician reports to Fleet Management Staff and/or Lead Mechanic. This position is responsible for equipment preventative maintenance and cleaning daily, in all outdoor weather conditions. This position requires mandatory overtime as needed. The Preventative Maintenance Technician must interact with both internal and external customers in a professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Perform preventive maintenance on various pieces of equipment. This work will include steam cleaning, washing, and the removal of accumulated dirt and debris from the undercarriage, tracks, wheels, cylinders, etc. of various pieces of off the road construction, composting and landfill equipment.

§ Check fluids, lubricate moving parts and grease points while checking the vehicle for and equipment for service readiness and visual damage.

§ Recognize problems discovered during the preventative maintenance process.

§ Operate shop service truck and assist other team members with repairs as required.

§ Perform labor (i.e. cleaning rims, mount and dismount tires) associated with maintaining the heavy duty truck tire inventory when necessary.

§ Process work orders, document and track maintenance schedules within the asset management system.

§ Willingness to learn the operation of mechanical and electronic diagnostic equipment.

§ Other duties to include cleaning of grounds and shop as directed.

§ This is a safety sensitive position. A safety sensitive position is a job which includes work duties in which an employee’s performance of the job impacts the safety of themselves or others. The term includes jobs where performing a task poorly or failure to perform it all could result in a safety incident. A person in a safety sensitive position must have the ability to perform a given set of tasks effectively without exception, on an ongoing basis.

§ As needed and/or directed, assist the ACUA with its environmental mission and commitment to excellent customer service, to include but not limited to: serve in an advocacy role, help with site tours, attend events and activities that the Authority participates in or sponsors.

§ Remain compliant with all training requirements for this position. The training requirements for this position are located on InsideACUA in the Employee Resources section (Blue Box) under Training Resources.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

§ HS diploma or GED

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

§ Valid driver’s license in good standing

§ Mechanical aptitude while being proficient with basic mechanic tools

§ Must be able to report and work in all weather-related conditions and emergencies

§ Must be able to work overtime as needed

§ Must be able to lift up to 49lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

§ Heavy equipment and/or refuse truck preventative maintenance experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical activities described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Essential functions are those functions that the employee who holds the position or the candidate that desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made for persons who are disabled under the law. Reasonable accommodations are those accommodations which, as defined under applicable State and Federal law, enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of their job title and to meet the Employer’s expectations for the job title. While performing the functions of this job the employee:

Constantly operates all equipment and/or machinery associated with this job. Frequently moves and transports supplies, materials, equipment and/or mechanical components up to 49lbs. Frequently moves and positions self for extended periods to work in tight, close, high and low workspaces. Frequently operates hand, power, and other mechanical or maintenance tools and equipment. Frequently ascends/descends ladders. Constantly moves about to inspect the grounds, buildings, property and/or equipment. Some occasional excavation will be required.

Must be able to operate test instruments and tools requiring manual dexterity and good visual acuity. Must be able to be exposed to or work under the following conditions: near moving parts and large machinery, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, work in areas

with excessive vibration, load noises and risk of electrical shock. Must have close, distance, color, peripheral and depth vision. Constantly works safely at all times by observing all safety rules and regulations while utilizing all available safety equipment. Constantly works in all outdoor weather conditions

Please complete an application online at www.acua.com/careers