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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Waste Management Systems Technician

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$69K/yr - $84K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Waste Management Systems Technician to join the County of Sacramento. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of various waste management systems, ensuring compliance with facility permits.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of landfill gas collection, leachate collection, flare station, wheel wash, and groundwater treatment plant

Monitor, collect and submit samples of landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, landfill leachate, and related systems to ensure County landfills and other refuse related facilities are operating in compliance with facility permits

Qualification

Mechanical systems maintenanceElectrical systems maintenancePneumatic systems maintenanceGas collection systemsBasic pipefitting techniquesData management in spreadsheetsEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

Two years of full-time paid experience in maintenance, construction and/or repair of mechanical and electrical components utilized at landfills, refuse related facilities, or other mechanical facilities with similar systems and equipment

Completion of 60 semester units or more (or 90 quarter units or more) at an accredited trade school, junior college, or university with a minimum of 30 semester units (or 45 quarter units) in Mechanical-Electrical Technology, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other field closely related to the intent of the class

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, other agencies and the general public

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to learn to perform a variety of skilled, manual labor tasks relating to repair, preventive maintenance, and operational checks of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems and equipment used in landfill, groundwater remediation facilities, and other related systems

Ability to read and interpret basic maps, diagrams, instruction manuals, procedures, plans, and blueprints; and maintain records

Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment

Ability to perform skilled and semiskilled, hard physical labor

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work assignments

Ability to keep accurate and orderly records

Ability to make arithmetical computations accurately and rapidly

Ability to learn to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Knowledge of basic principles of operation of pumps, motors, and valves related to landfill and refuse facility equipment

Knowledge of fundamentals of gas compressors, electronically, pneumatically, and hydraulically controlled valves, chemical handling systems, and associated equipment

Knowledge of lubrication requirements of pumps and motors

Knowledge of methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance, construction, repair, and operation of mechanical equipment, such as pumps, motors, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Knowledge of basic pipefitting techniques and practices

Knowledge of principles, practices, and safety precautions for confined space entry

Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

Knowledge of basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions)

Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation