Service Mechanic

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement– York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement– York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

We are excited to hire a Service Mechanic to join our team within the Public Works Department, Solid Waste Collection Division. The purpose of this position is to serve as a skilled technician for maintaining production equipment required to produce products with minimum downtime. Responsibilities include the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment for the Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Division; performing general building and grounds maintenance work as assigned; preparing maintenance records utilizing an electronic work order system; and performing related technical work as required.

Projected Hiring Range: $21.20 - $25.44 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Paid uniforms

• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of division equipment; ensures prompt response to both routine and emergency maintenance and repair requests; assists in scheduling tasks according to priority.
• Inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots, provides preventive maintenance, and/or repairs division equipment and systems, including but not limited to hydraulic systems on compactors, electrical and mechanical systems which includes automation equipment, conveyor belt and baler equipment, heating and air conditioning equipment, plumbing fixtures, water wells and pumps, etc. Ability to drive county vehicles required to perform this essential task.
• Troubleshoots problems on production lines and takes corrective action within a time manner.    Ensures the proper adjustments off all production process relevant parameters.
• Routinely performs construction, carpentry, welding, fabrications, concrete, painting, and landscaping at Collection and Recycling Centers, Material Processing Facility, and other areas as required.
• Monitors equipment and part inventory and initiates resupply of necessary parts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provides documentation of completed work using electronic work order system and keeps supervisor and coworkers informed regarding maintenance and repair status.
• Operates a county vehicle, automated sorting line, automated bailer, hydraulic compactors, stick welder, MIG welder, skid steer loader, forklift, roll-off truck, mulcher, lawn mowers, weed eaters, HVAC equipment, chain saws, paint sprayer, voltage meter, cutting/welding tools, etc.; uses various hand and power tools; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks.
• Makes emergency service calls for disabled equipment; responds to after-hours emergency calls. 
• Repairs, sand blasts, welds, and paints all closed top, open top, and recycling boxes. 
• Maintains and repairs security fencing and gates. 
• Assists with special events of the division as directed. 
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding areas of responsibility.
• Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc. as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs all duties in compliance with division and County policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• Associate’s degree or specialized vocational training.
• Four (4) years of experience in maintenance and repair of equipment to include hydraulic systems, electrical and mechanical systems and automated equipment or related field of or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid state Class B (Class A preferred) Commercial driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain.
• OSHA 10 Certification or the ability to obtain.
• Confined Space Certification or the ability to obtain.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Salary : $21 - $25