Recycling Center Maint Tech

About the role

The Recycling Center Maintenance Technician performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks to maximize safe and productive operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, technical manuals, and expertise.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks, including hydraulic systems, recycling equipment (sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents), electrical systems, balers, conveyor systems, and compactors.
• Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system and completes field service reports.
• Overhauls or replaces machine components and worn items.
• Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems; may discuss preventive techniques with equipment users.
• Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel, and oil usage for input in Republic Services Dossier (Fleet Management Software).
• Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules.
• May maintain, repair, and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems.
• Installs and sets up new equipment and communicates with vendors regarding maintenance schedules.
• Reads, troubleshoots, and programs simple PLC instructions to enhance plant monitoring and performance.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with building maintenance, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
• PLC Programming experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or trade school certificate.
• Certificate in electronic diagnostics.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

More details on benefits.