This is skilled work at the journeyman level in the installation, repair and maintenance of complex mechanical landfill systems.

Employees in this class are responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of complex mechanical landfill systems used for purposes of irrigation, odor control, gas recovery, dust control, leachate collection and litter control. Duties involve installing, repairing and maintaining equipment including pumps, electrical motors, industrial sprinklers, pipes, fences and all component parts of landfill systems. Related work includes operating vehicular equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, water trucks and fire trucks. Supervision is received from a technical and administrative superior who reviews work through conferences, personal observations and written reports for satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Installs, maintains and repairs complex mechanical landfill systems including industrial vacuum pumps, electric motors, industrial sprinklers and pipes; greases, changes oil and filters; overhauls pumps; replaces components including timers, electric motors, pumps, gauges and valves.

Monitors leachate in manholes, valves and pumps; checks levels and activates valve system to control level as necessary.

Monitors landfill irrigation systems and gas recovery systems; positions industrial sprinklers on and around landfill; ensures rotation of water canon; checks working face of landfill for dust control and moves sprinklers as necessary by disconnecting hoses, attaching to vehicular equipment, moving to the next area and reconnecting; checks gas pipes for flame and re-lights as necessary.

Reads meters and pressure gauges pertaining to landfill systems; determines breakdowns or malfunctions, leachate levels, rain gauge levels, pump hour usage, and general operating conditions of electrical and mechanical equipment; generates reports.

Monitors and maintains odor control system in the shredder facility and on the landfill; refills drums with chemicals; assures that electric timer motor and blower are in proper operating condition.

Installs, maintains and repairs litter control fences at the landfill and other locations.

Maintains, cleans and repairs tools and equipment used in the performance of assigned duties.

Assists in extinguishing landfill or other fires through placement of industrial sprinklers, or operating fire truck or other heavy equipment.

Observes established safety practices and procedures pertaining to landfill systems repair and maintenance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, methods and materials of the mechanical and electrical trades.

Considerable knowledge of the design and operating characteristics of complex mechanical landfill systems.

Considerable knowledge of the repair and maintenance of various types, makes and models of heavy duty industrial pumps, gauges and other secondary components of landfill systems.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the repair, installation and maintenance of industrial equipment used in landfill operating systems.

Knowledge of the records, forms and reports required in the area of assignment.

Ability to install, repair and maintain a variety of complex landfill systems equipment.

Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment.

Ability to detect by inspection worn, defective, or improperly adjusted parts or assemblies used in landfill operations.

Ability to read and follow diagrams, blueprints and schematics.

Ability to tabulate numerical information and prepare reports.

Ability to understand the environmental impact of landfill systems failures.

Ability to plan material requirements for simultaneous repair and routine maintenance work.

Skill in the repair and maintenance of complex landfill systems equipment.

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