Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Recycling Center Maint Technician-1
Performs maintenance and repairs on recycling equipment and related 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 of hydraulic systems, sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents, electrical systems, balers, conveyor systems, and compactors. The role involves diagnosing mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, technical manuals, and expertise, then repairing or replacing parts as directed by a work order system. The technician completes field service reports, overhauls machine components, communicates with supervisors and equipment operators, and may discuss preventive techniques with users. Additional duties include preventative maintenance, consumables reporting, and installing or maintaining plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor, and negative pressure systems. The technician may also install new equipment, coordinate with vendors, read and program simple PLC instructions to improve plant monitoring, and follow all safety policies. Other job‑related duties are performed as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸plc programming
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸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 environment. Required knowledge includes Tier 4 emission systems, welding or fabrication, PLC programming, a valid driver’s license, and relevant mechanical, trade, or electronic diagnostics certifications.
Requirements
- ▸hvac
- ▸plc
- ▸welding
- ▸tier4
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
A minimum of one year of equipment maintenance and repair experience is required. Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits program covering medical, dental, vision, health‑care spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, discounts, retirement match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Recent recognitions include Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Disclosure, Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and Great Place to Work. Employees are offered tools, technology, learning opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability in action. • 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).
Work Environment
Onsite