Compensation Range
$21.42 - $27.44
Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Who We Are:
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
Our Core Values:
Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.
What We Offer:
The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
401K and 457B Retirement Plans
PTO earned within first year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
What You'll Do:
Performs responsible skilled and mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment at the Material Recovery Facility; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
Essential Tasks
· Performs precheck of machinery before start of day.
· Trouble shoots mechanical problems and able to operate equipment as needed.
Trouble shoot, repair, and replace motors, PLC’s, motor drives, electrical drives, motor contacts, hydraulic pumps, conveyors, air compressor, baler, strappers, rollers, and rolling stock.
· Orders parts, supplies, and maintains records of orders and inventory.
· Prepares and maintains records of maintenance, safety, and repairs.
· Inspect equipment and machinery for worn and damaged parts and replaces or repairs as needed.
· Cleans and safeguards tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure proper usage by others.
· Communicates with subcontractors and other departments as needed.
· Able to communicate and properly use handheld radio.
· Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
· Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, at times.
· Be open to coaching and development of new skills.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic reading and writing and basic arithmetic and/or business math.
Must be able to maneuver and/or lift to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends on a scheduled basis and an on-call basis typically responding within 30 minutes.
Must be able to use tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
Must be able to make repair decisions.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
English Language skills
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