Landfill Equipment Technician I
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCoats Jason H - Wilkins Wellons & Coats, 141, East Market Street, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, 27577, United States
About the Role
Johnston County Landfill is seeking a responsible Equipment Technician to oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and ensure the efficient operation of our diverse fleet and mechanical devices. This role is critical to keeping landfill operations running smoothly, from bulldozers and track loaders to trash compactors, excavators, and heavy-duty highway trucks.
As an Essential Personnel member, you will serve as the backbone of our maintenance team. Your day will involve operating a service truck to perform refueling and daily maintenance, managing a clean and organized shop area, and executing complex repairs on hydraulic systems, electric components, and waste containers. You will also utilize welding, cutting, and fabrication skills to maintain our equipment, while relying on basic computer skills for parts ordering and maintenance software.
This position requires adaptability and resilience. As essential staff, you will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations to ensure the county's waste management infrastructure remains functional. The role demands physical stamina to handle heavy work and the ability to operate safely in adverse environmental conditions, including exposure to dust, odors, weather extremes, and hazardous materials.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Coats Jason H - Wilkins Wellons & Coats, 141, East Market Street, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, 27577, United States
Smithfield, North Carolina
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy landfill equipment and vehicles
- check_circleRepair pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and electric systems
- check_circleOrder parts and supplies using maintenance software and online vendors
- check_circleOperate heavy equipment and support vehicles for repairs and operations
- check_circleOperate service trucks to perform refueling and daily maintenance tasks
- check_circlePerform welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks
- check_circleMaintain cleanliness of the shop area and service vehicles
Requirements
- verifiedValid North Carolina driver's license
- verifiedCDL preferred
- verifiedMechanical experience with automobiles and trucks
- verifiedExperience operating heavy equipment
- verifiedAbility to read and write
- verifiedWelding, cutting, and fabrication skills
- verifiedBasic computer skills (ordering parts, maintenance software, email)
Nice to Have
Experience operating heavy equipment. CDL (Commercial Driver's License). Basic computer skills including ordering parts online, operating maintenance software, using email, and e-learning skills.
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A Landfill Equipment Technician I at Johnston County Government is responsible for the following: Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy landfill equipment and vehicles; Repair pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and electric systems; Order parts and supplies using maintenance software and online vendors; and Operate heavy equipment and support vehicles for repairs and operations.
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To qualify for the Landfill Equipment Technician I at Johnston County Government position, applicants should have: Valid North Carolina driver's license; CDL preferred; Mechanical experience with automobiles and trucks; Experience operating heavy equipment; Ability to read and write; and Welding, cutting, and fabrication skills.
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Landfill Equipment Technician I at Johnston County Government is based in Coats Jason H - Wilkins Wellons & Coats, 141, East Market Street, Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, 27577, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Johnston County Government has listed this Landfill Equipment Technician I role as on-site.
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Candidates for Landfill Equipment Technician I at Johnston County Government should have mid level.
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Key skills for Landfill Equipment Technician I at Johnston County Government include Preventative Maintenance; Welding; Cutting; Fabrication; Troubleshooting; Computer Skills; Maintenance Software; and CDL.
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Landfill Equipment Technician I at Johnston County Government is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About Johnston County Government
Johnston County Government operates within the Government Administration industry, serving the residents and businesses of Smithfield, North Carolina. The organization focuses on delivering public services that are responsive, efficient, and innovative to improve the overall quality of life in the community. By fostering collaboration among its departments, the entity aims to address local needs through coordinated efforts and practical solutions. This approach ensures that administrative functions remain aligned with the expectations of the population it supports. The government body maintains a presence in Smithfield, North Carolina, where it continues to manage essential services and promote community well-being through dedicated public service initiatives.
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