Do you want to be part of an outstanding organization performing meaningful work to protect our environment? The City of Springfield's Department of Environmental Services' Solid Waste Management Division is seeking qualified applicants for Heavy Equipment Technician at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill. The Springfield Sanitary Landfill provides efficient, reliable, and environmentally secure disposal of municipal solid wastes and other non-hazardous materials. The Landfill is a vital part of the Solid WasteManagement Plan in Springfield.

In this role, you will be responsible forperforming skilled work in the overhaul, repair, and maintenance of specialized complex heavy machinery, including heavy duty trucks, automotive and diesel equipment.

The current work shift for this vacancyis 5:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• A minimum of four years of responsible motorized equipment repair experience of which two years has been in the repair of specialized and complex heavy machinery, automotive and diesel equipment.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license;
• Must obtain and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), within the following guidelines:
  • Pass written portion of exam within 90 days of employment and skills test portion within the probationary period.
• Depending on assignment ASE certification required within probationary period

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidatesMUSTcomplete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.