Recycling Equipment/Maintenance Technician (Hydraulic)

We're looking for a maintenance technician with hydraulic and electro-mechanical experience preferred!

In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of hydraulic equipment and systems. Experience with hydraulics is preferred . The most critical duties include:

• Troubleshooting and repairing electric-over-hydraulic controls

• Working with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors

• Applying broad electro-mechanical knowledge to ensure optimal equipment performance

Other duties may be assigned as needed. If youre experienced, hands-on, and ready to contribute your expertise, we encourage you to apply!

Reporting directly to the Solid Waste Equipment/Facility Superintendent the Recycling Equipment/Maintenance Technician performs generalized labor and technical skills in the maintenance and repair of machinery, buildings and equipment.

Hours : Full-time position with flexible 8-hour shifts scheduled based on your availability and during our operational hours. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between 4:00 AM and 12:00 midnight. Overtime may be available. Hours will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits: Want to learn about our benefits check out or website for more information or at this link: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> Want to learn about Outagamie County? Click on the link to learn more about all we have to offer! Outagamie County, WI - Community Video Tour (elocallink.tv) The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ideal candidate will be experienced on various hydraulic equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Be able to troubleshoot and repair electric over hydraulic controls.
• Have experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, motors.
• Have well rounded electro-mechanical experience.
• Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of machinery, buildings, and equipment.
• Tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gages.
• Checks and repairs pumps, fans, valves, and motors.
• Prepares accurate records for preventative maintenance performed.
• Performs equipment operations for testing and production.
• Communicates arising problems to department supervisors.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

• Two years' experience in equipment preventative maintenance and repair.
• General experience in facility or plant maintenance work.
• Two years technical school training and trade certification preferred.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre Employment Examination (POPE).

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to harmonize and align with the mission/vision/purpose/core values/goals of the Department and comply with all policies, and procedures of the Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
• Good communication skills, oral and written, to relate to supervisors and co-workers in problem identification and solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc.
• Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours, especially in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
• Knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
• Ability to read gauges, dials, etc.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Understanding of basic electronics related to computerized building maintenance systems and ability to troubleshoot and program these systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical or mechanical trades.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used in the trades involved.
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled workers.
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams.
• Essential Physical Demands
  • Stand/walk
  • Lift/carry 100 lbs. from floor to waist level
  • Push/pull (estimated up to 100 lbs. of force to clear jams on belts and screens)
  • Climbing stairs, stepladder and rung ladders (climbs up to, on and above machinery/equipment)
  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Repeated bending
  • Crawling (in confined spaces)
  • Reaching: high/low level
  • Finger movement-repetitive
  • Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands (working with various hand tools
  • Both hands required
  • Both legs required
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Visual requirements for working around machinery with moving parts
    
• OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.