Recycling and Solid Waste Millwright / Equipment Maintenance Technician

Recycling And Solid Waste Millwright / Equipment Maintenance Technician

Outagamie County Core Values: Invested in Serving, Better Together, Create Progress, Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose: Bring your mechanical skills to a hands-on role where your expertise makes an impact. We're looking for someone with experience in equipment preventative maintenance and repair, along with a solid background in millwright or plant maintenance work. A two-year technical degree or trade certification is preferred. This position offers a consistent 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. schedule, with occasional overtime opportunities as needed and based on business need.

Key Responsibilities: 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 an experienced millwright or technician with a background servicing various stationary and mobile hydraulic equipment, electric motors, and pneumatic process systems.
• Be able to diagnose and repair electric and hydraulic controls associated with conveyors, bailers, compressors, wheel loaders, hook trucks, other small site vehicles and equipment.
• Have experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, motors.
• Have well rounded electro-mechanical experience.
• Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks typical of a millwright in the repair and maintenance of process machinery, belts and conveyors, site buildings, and site equipment.
• Tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gages.
• Checks and repairs landfill system pumps, 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.
• Light welding and fabrication skills
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements: Two years' experience in equipment preventative maintenance and repair. General experience in millwright services 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). Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license

Required or Preferred Skills: 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.

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement: Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

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.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES. LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.

Medical Coverage Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates. Dental Coverage Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage. Vision Coverage Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses. Life Insurance Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County. Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements. Long-Term Disability Insurance All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County. Wisconsin Retirement System Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option. The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules. Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a