Mechanic II

Company: Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin Co AL
Location: Summerdale
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Time Hourly Rate: Starting $22.20
Status: Non-exempt; Safety Sensitive

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Health Insurance begins the 1st of the month following hire date.
*Sick and Annual Leave *Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance *Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama *Free Employee Assistance Program *Life Insurance *Long Term Disability Insurance *14 Paid Holidays *Flexible Spending Account *Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage) *Short Term Disability Options *Deferred Compensation Plan Options


Essential Job Functions:
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Analyzes, diagnoses and tunes engines including testing/cleaning/replacement of spark plugs, adjusting timing, valves, carburetor needle, replacement of coil, condenser breaker points
Removes and disassembles major units such as engine, transmission, differential; inspects parts for wear, and reassembles.
Repairs and replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears and bearings.
Overhauls and replaces carburetors, generators, radiators, alternators, starters, distributors, and pumps.
Rewires ignition system, lights and instrument panels.
Turns drums, realigns, and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers.
Must have experience on air brake systems.
Must have experience on hydraulic systems.
Must be capable of trouble shooting electrical system.
Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs or repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Performs additional repairs as needed.
Heavy Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Analyzes malfunctions, repairs, rebuilds and maintains heavy construction equipment such as motor graders, backhoes, bulldozers, etc.
Replaces defective engines and subassemblies.
Replaces or repairs major components, attachments or implements such as blades, tracks, compressors, etc.
Must be capable of trouble shooting hydraulic system.
Must be capable of rebuilding hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps.
Must be capable of trouble shooting and rebuilding power take off systems, hydraulic operated, air operated and electrical power take off units.
Operates heavy equipment when needed.

Miscellaneous
Welds to repair broken or cracked frames, bars, plates, and other metal objects on machinery. Fills holes and builds up metal parts.
Replaces batteries, hydraulic fluid, oil, antifreeze/coolant, etc.
Repairs or replaces tires.
Performs related mechanic duties as required.
Performs various duties including operation of equipment and some manual labor as needed.
Tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Supervises assistant mechanic and other area personnel performing equipment maintenance.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:
Must have a minimum of three (3) years mechanic experience.
Must have a valid CDL Class B driver's license.
Must have experience in automotive repairs and maintenance.
Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies.
Willing to provide personal hand tools.
Willing to travel to pick up parts and material out of area.
Willing to work evening shift.

Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:
Verbal skills to communicate information to supervisors and coworkers.
Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms and order parts.
Reading skills to understand equipment and maintenance manuals, parts lists, and instructions.
Math skills to understand precision gauges to measure and fit parts.
Listening skills to receive information about equipment problems.
Skills in the use of hand and machine tools and equipment used in automotive repair.
Skills in the use of major items of electronic and mechanical shop equipment and machinery.
Skills in operating various types of equipment.
Skills in analyzing and diagnosing problems in automotive and heavy construction equipment.
Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Physical Requirements:
See well enough to read regular print and numbers without error or transposition and inspect small parts.
Hear well enough to talk on telephone, to determine mechanical problems and respond to verbal communication.
Speak clearly enough to communicate information and to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.
Safely operate assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
PPE is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
Constantly using vision and hearing when reading monitors, being aware of surroundings and listening to equipment, traffic and alarms.
Body mobility to perform maintenance and operate various types of equipment; Body movement of mobility to bend, move, stand, and lift; Physical dexterity sufficient to operate levers, gears, etc.
Use of hands and fingers to write, perform manual labor and use with tools.
Ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Frequently standing to complete daily tasks, sitting when driving and operating equipment, walking around inspection sites, carrying equipment and supplies, and using foot controls to drive trucks and operate equipment.
Frequently kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing when performing daily tasks and monitoring equipment; bending to connect parts or use tools and balancing when mounting and dismounting heavy equipment; Frequently pushing/pulling equipment, reaching for of handling tools and supplies.
Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or extreme cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.






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