Company: King County Location: Seattle, WA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 11/11/2024 Job Categories:
Construction, Mining and Trades, Employment Placement Agencies, Government and Policy, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Human Resources, Information Technology, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Insurance, Internet/E-Commerce, Other / General, Transportation, Broadcasting/Communications, Quality Control, Research & Development, Medical, Environmental, Web Technology, Nonprofit and Volunteer Services, Natural Resources, Energy / Utilities
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure your application is given priority,
please submit your materials by the first review date, July 31, 2024.
Exciting opportunity for one (1) Solid Waste (SW) Preventive Maintenance Specialist, also known as an Oiler, performs essential maintenance tasks for Solid Waste vehicles and equipment. These include oil and filter changes, pressure washing of vehicles and equipment, vehicle and equipment inspections, greasing and lubrications, tire changes, mounting and demounting and road calls for flats on the road and transfer stations, plus using the Faster database for information input and extraction. Scheduled maintenance is crucial to minimize breakdowns and keep equipment performing optimally.
Shop personnel play an essential role in daily operations. They provide critical maintenance for vehicles and equipment, ensuring smooth functioning. Assigned tasks include vehicle and equipment services to maintain preventative maintenance schedules. Each maintenance task is significant due to its impact on the Cedar Hills Landfill and Transfer Stations’ daily operations.
In addition to filling one (1) Career Service SW Preventive Maintenance Specialist position, we may use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions within the next 12 months.
About the Role: This is a great opportunity for someone currently or formerly working in a shop environment interested in expanding their knowledge in light automotive vehicles, medium, heavy-duty truck, and construction equipment. You will work with very knowledgeable personnel in the industry of solid waste while learning and experiencing the level of dedication and commitment maintenance employees provide keeping our facilities operational.
About the Team: This is a very dynamic working environment that demands high energy and diversified experience with an emphasis on “TEAM”. You’ll join experts committed to excellence, guided by a supportive supervisor to advance your career. At times you’ll work independently and as a team member with other crafts to accomplish job assignments.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a SW Preventive Maintenance Specialist, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity. Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
Perform lubrication duties, select appropriate lubricants for machinery, including oil servicing, greasing, oil changes, filter changes and oil flow rate adjustment.
Research and document differences in machinery lubrication and filtration systems, recommend improvements and modifications, develop procedures for lubrication functions.
Fuel, pressure wash, hand wash, steam clean vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
Perform light-duty mechanical maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment which may include:
install and service batteries
adjust brakes
replace air cleaners and light bulbs
check air pressure and adjust as needed
repair tubes and other mechanical parts in vehicles and equipment
replace wiper blades
Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Minimum of two (2) years of recent work experience in an automotive or heavy equipment service or repair shop.
Working knowledge on a variety of motorized vehicles (e.g. Light vehicles, Heavy Duty vehicles, and construction type equipment).
Knowledge and demonstrated experienceof general lubrication requirements.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of basic hand and air tools.
Demonstrated ability to follow and provide written and oral instructions.
Skill in distinguishing different types of oils and lubricants
Competencies You Bring:
Ensures Accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Communicates Effectively – Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Values Differences – Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Required Licenses:
Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or Class B upon hire with valid medical card
Ability to obtain Automotive Service Excellence T8 Preventative Maintenance and Inspections Certificate.
Ability to obtain Tire Industry Association Certification in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work Location: The work associated with this position will be located: Cedar Hills Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA and FarWest Maintenance Location, 201 SW 34th St, Renton, WA.
Work Schedule: These positions work a 40-hour workweek and are overtime eligible with prior Supervisor approval. These positions may be required to work alternate work schedules to support core service hours. Service hours are weekdays 6a.m.-11 p.m. Shifts are M-F 6 – 2:30 p.m. or M-F 2:30 to 11 and weekends W – Sat or Sun - Wed 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Shifts are bid by seniority. The Solid Waste Division is only closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. In this position, you are considered an essential employee and will be expected to work during weather, health and other emergency events.
Union Representation: This position will be represented by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302.
Physical Environment: This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, climb on equipment or use a Versa Lift and pressure wash for extended periods of time with pressures up to 5000 PSI. Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and tools. Requires the ability to work on uneven grades, slopes, surfaces, and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as dust, odor, high volume noise and heavy traffic. There may be periods of sustained physical effort.
Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a skills test and panel interview.
To apply, submit a:
Complete Application
Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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How many years of recent work experience do you have in an automotive or heavy equipment or repair shop? NOTE: Your application work history must demonstrate experience in these areas and the number of years' experience.
More than 0, but less than 1 year of experience
At least 1, but no more than 2 years
At least 2, but no more than 3 years
At least 3, but no more than 4 years
4 or more years
No experience
02
Briefly describe your working knowledge on a variety of motorized vehicles (e.g. Light vehicles, Heavy Duty vehicles, and construction type equipment). NOTE: Your application work history must demonstrate experience in these areas. If you have no working knowledge, type "NA."
03
Briefly describe your knowledge and demonstrated experience of general lubrication requirements (within an automotive or heavy equipment or repair shop). NOTE: Your application work history must demonstrate experience in these areas. If you have no experience, type "NA."
04
Will you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A or Class B upon hire with valid medical card? NOTE: If you answer "Yes," you will need to provide proof when requested.
Yes
No
05
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant?
AND
Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff?
AND
Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:
1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice
2. The department you worked in
3. The effective date of your layoff