Employment

Job Summary 
The Mechanic Operator performs repair and maintenance to Environmental Services vehicles and equipment  ensuring safe and proper working conditions. Assists in managing all types of incoming waste and serves as backup recycling truck driver. 

Qualifications
Education: Two years of post-high school education/training in heavy equipment mechanical repair and maintenance and three years relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education/ training/ experience.
Requirements:

• Class A CDL Driver's License
• Ability to obtain HHW License and Landfill Operator Certification within six months of hire. 
• Knowledge of local and state laws and regulations regarding the operation of equipment, particularly those pertaining to their operation on public streets.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and principles of heavy diesel engines, electrical principles, and air-conditioning. 
• Knowledge of air breaking systems, hydraulic breaking systems, automotive engines & transmission repair, and small engines. 
• Computer literacy including the use of Word and Excel programs. 
• Skill in operating heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of state and federal OSHA standards and requirements. 
• Ability to read and comprehend complex equipment repair manuals. 
• The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and have strong public relations skills.
• Ability to use independent judgment to priorize tasks.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors generally set operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to apply a variety of procedures, policies and precedents and to adapt standard methods to fit facts, using generally prescribed procedures. 

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Mechanic:

• Performs maintenance and repairs to heavy equipment, including but not limited to pay loader, compactor, track hoe, backhoe, semi-tractors, and trailers.
• Performs minor repairs including oil changes; greasing; adjusting belts, clutches, and brakes; tire repair; welding, tune-ups, etc.
• Performs major repairs including repair or replace brakes, hydraulic equipment, welding equipment, and low voltage electrical system repairs. 
• Performs maintenance repairs to light equipment, including but not limited to, small trucks, pickups, cars, skid loaders, forklifts, balers, conveyors, dump trailers, and power hand tools.
• Light Equipment work includes oil changes, greasing, tune-ups, overhaul of gearboxes, light metal fabrication, and tire repairs. 
• Performs welding operations to repair vehicles and equipment.
• Assists the Department Director by providing research and recommendation of equipment purchases for the Environmental Services Department. 
• Maintains a current electronic file of equipment maintenance schedules and maintenance performed.

Transfer Station Operator:

• Operates as a backup front load compactor truck driver to collect recyclable waste and other products. Loads, unloads, and cleans truck. 
• Operates as a backup semi-truck driver to transfer waste end disposal sites. 
• Reports on the quantity and quality of recyclables collected from the canister sites and reports on site maintenance. 

Ancillary Duties:

• Maintains buildings in a safe, neat, and orderly manner. 
• Maintains current inventories of tools, replacement parts, and operational supplies. 
• Creates and maintains records on all vehicles and equipment maintenance and repair activities including warranty information. 
• Inspects Household Hazardous Waste facility and Mobile Unit safety equipment and reports conditions. 
• Maintains the Lock Out/Tag Out Safety Procedure.
• Adheres to the County Safety Programs and reports injuries or accidents. 

Customer Service:

• Communicates with customers to explain procedures and policies for recycling, dumpster location, etc. 
• Provides customers with directions and guidance and resolves customer problems and concerns. 
• Educates customers on solid waste issues. 

Misc. Duties

• Attends educational opportunities and meetings and maintains required certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Hours
40 hours per week

Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $27.17 - $35.45 per hour, depending on experience. This position is eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits, including state pension plan, vacation time, sick time, personal and holiday leave time. In addition, the position is eligible for the County's cafeteria health plan, consisting of three health plans and carrier options; Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability; Supplemental Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness plans; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The County contributes monthly health benefits to aide in the rising of insurance costs with the contribution rate evaluated annually. Additionally, employees have the option to take part of this contribution as cash in lieu of benefits. 

Application and Selection Process
This position is open until filled with first review of applications Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Apply online at the Becker County website Click Here . For more information, please contact Becker County's Human Resources department: (218) 846-7309.