The City of Tacoma Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Division is hiring for a Solid Waste Mechanic. This position includes various skilled maintenance, preventive maintenance and repair duties for the garbage processing, and solid waste compacting facilities. This includes performing complex maintenance and repair work independently or with assistance of assigned personnel. Incumbents may also be required to provide technical work, direction and guidance to assigned maintenance workers. 

Qualifications

An equivalent combination to: Graduation from high school including training in the maintenance trades and two (2) years' experience in the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems. Experience with solid waste compacting, garbage processing or related equipment preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment, with maintenance thereafter
• Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within probationary period, with maintenance thereafter.
• Completion of Welder I Training or equivalent welding training program within 12 months of appointment into the classification
• Obtain man-lift and forklift training certification; CPR and First Aid training within probationary period, with maintenance thereafter
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator and heavy gloves

• Selection Process & Supplemental Information

  Interested individuals should apply online. Applicants who separated or retired and who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) should attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, proof of military discharge form at time of application.
  
  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their application materials evaluated by a committee of subject matter experts. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Applicants must pass this evaluation to be placed on the eligible list for hiring consideration.
  
  Appointment is subject to passing a background check and a pre-employment medical exam and drug screen. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and the Local 160. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
  
  We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
  
  Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before the closing date. 

Qualifications

An equivalent combination to: Graduation from high school including training in the maintenance trades and two (2) years' experience in the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical and hydraulic systems. Experience with solid waste compacting, garbage processing or related equipment preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment, with maintenance thereafter
• Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within probationary period, with maintenance thereafter.
• Completion of Welder I Training or equivalent welding training program within 12 months of appointment into the classification
• Obtain man-lift and forklift training certification; CPR and First Aid training within probationary period, with maintenance thereafter
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator and heavy gloves

Knowledge & Skills

• Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in solid waste compacting equipment maintenance, repair, removal and installation.
• Safety techniques, testing methods and procedures associated with working with dangerous or hazardous gases, solid waste and confined spaces.
• Basic principles and procedures of mechanical, plumbing and electrical repair.
• Basic principles of the skilled maintenance trades.
• Safety techniques, testing methods and procedures associated with working with dangerous or hazardous gases, solid waste and confined spaces.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work for recovery and transfer center and solid waste compacting facilities using a variety of hand and power tools and test equipment.
• Read and interpret meters.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn to apply safety and health procedures related to recovery and transfer center and solid waste compacting facilities.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, City vehicles and other equipment.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose problems and correct as needed.

About City of Tacoma

City of Tacoma Recruitment Information: One of the primary goals of the Equity and Empowerment Initiative is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

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