Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Recycling Center Maintenance Tech
Maintain and repair recycling equipment, heavy trucks, and plant systems.
Job Highlights
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. Typical repairs include routine maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, recycling equipment such as sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents, electrical systems, balers, conveyor systems and compactors. The technician diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, manuals and expertise, and performs repairs on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, engine, baler, conveyor and compactor systems. Work orders guide part replacement, overhauls, and field service reporting, while daily consumables reports track fuel and oil usage. Preventive maintenance follows standard schedules, and the role may involve plumbing, HVAC, odor and negative‑pressure system work, equipment installation, PLC programming, and vendor coordination. Safety policies are strictly followed and other duties are performed as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸hydraulic maintenance
- ▸plc programming
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸field reporting
- ▸vendor coordination
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least one year of experience with building maintenance, HVAC, odor and negative‑pressure systems, and three years working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution setting. Required knowledge includes Tier 4 emission systems, welding or fabrication, PLC programming, and electronic diagnostics, plus a valid driver’s license, mechanical or trade school certificate. A minimum of one year of equipment maintenance and repair experience is required.
Requirements
- ▸hvac
- ▸plc programming
- ▸tier 4
- ▸welding
- ▸driver's license
- ▸trade certificate
Benefits
Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, discounts, retirement match, employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Details are available on the company benefits website. Employees receive tools and technology to work safely, opportunities for learning and growth, and a culture that values sustainability and teamwork. The company invests in initiatives that leave the world better than found. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid time off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite