Job Description
Salary: $27.86 Hourly
Location : Friendship, WI
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 46-2024
Department: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: 9/18/2024 11:59 AM Central
Description Performs difficult skilled technical work managing the shop facility, safeguarding and managing the inventory of parts and equipment, perform fleet management and fleet software maintenance; orchestrate auction of vehicles and equipment, troubleshoot, maintains, repair and rebuild vehicles and equipment; welding and fabricating; and other functions as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Solid Waste Superintendent of Operations.
Examples of Duties - Manages the shop facility; oversees the equipment and parts inventory; prioritizes vehicle and equipment repairs.
- Performs fleet maintenance; preventative maintenance; performs cost/benefit analysis when work has to be contracted.
- Prepares, reviews, and approves work orders and prioritizes pre-checks requiring work being performed on the rolling stock and equipment.
- Recovers and repairs vehicles and other site equipment needing repair, maintenance, welding, and fabrication.
- Responsible for listing and managing public auctions for equipment and vehicles.
- Keeps abreast of training on safety procedures and assures timely repair of vehicles and equipment.
- Performs cost/benefit on new vehicles and equipment.
- Assists in landfill and material recovery facility operations, as needed.
- Performs public relations, as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs other related functions and duties as assigned or required.
It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties that an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.
Essential Qualifications High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in fleet and inventory management, equipment repair and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred. Obtain Department of Natural Resources Landfill Operators certification in the State of Wisconsin within six (6) months of hire. Obtain Environmental Protection Agency 608 and 609 refrigerant and refrigerant recovery certification within one (1) year of hire. Possession of Class A, B, and C Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and "N" Tanker Endorsement preferred. Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin.
Additional Information OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of County and department policies and procedures to include emergency and inclement weather policies; ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects; attention to detail and ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to manage the shop and oversee the inventory; thorough knowledge of fleet maintenance; ability to analyze truck repairs and associated costs; working knowledge of various computer programs including but not limited to Excel, Word, Gmail, and Internet Explorer; ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including time sheets, bids, billing invoices, financial and other reports, material safety data sheets, accident reports, parts and service manuals, policy manuals; ability to prepare and review a variety of documents, bid specifications, ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to operate and use standard office equipment; knowledge and ability to use standard office and position specific software; ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other departments and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking, speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires standing, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Adams County is not only a County with lots of outdoor activities, like fishing, boating, hunting, ATV'ing, camping, and hiking, but working for the County you receive many benefits as well!
The County offers health insurance coverage through UMR. The County pays 85% of the premium for both single and family coverage, along with a contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance is also available, with the employee paying the premium.
The County offers a basic life insurance plan (at the County expense) for regular employees. There are also supplemental plans available for the employee to purchase.
The County provides a retirement account in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for eligible employees. Employees pay one-half of the required contribution; the County pays the other half.
The County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members, at no cost to the employee.
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Are you qualified to operate a vehicle with air brakes?
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Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and thorough background check including personal and professional references, education, and employment?
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Are you familiar with Wisconsin recycling laws? If so, explain in detail.
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Are you familiar with recycling, sorting, and baling operations? If so, please explain.
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Have you operated a roll-off truck? If so, please explain.
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Do you possess any training and experience in welding? Please explain.
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Do you have experience with vehicle maintenance and problem identification? Please explain.
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What is your educational background and related experience that specifically qualifies you for this position?
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Are you familiar with Wisconsin Solid Waste Regulations? Please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
Required Question
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Outdoor, Felony friendly,