Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Recycling Center Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) $2K Sign-On Bonus
Maintain & 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, heavy equipment and light trucks to ensure safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include hydraulic systems, sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents, electrical systems, balers, conveyors, and compactors. Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, manuals and expertise. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on recycling equipment, heavy equipment, and trucks, including hydraulic, transmission, electrical, engine, baler, conveyor, and compactor systems. Repairs or replaces parts per work order, completes field service reports, overhauls machine components, and communicates with supervisors or operators. Independently troubleshoots complex electromechanical equipment, records consumables usage, and may maintain plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor and negative pressure systems. Installs new equipment, works with vendors on maintenance schedules, reads and programs simple PLC instructions, follows safety policies, and performs other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸diagnostic software
- ▸plc programming
- ▸field reports
- ▸vendor coordination
What You Bring
At least one year of building maintenance, HVAC, odor and negative pressure experience and three years working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment are required. Knowledge of Tier 4 emissions, welding/fabrication, PLC programming, a valid driver’s license, and a mechanical or trade school certificate are also needed. Minimum of one year equipment maintenance and repair experience is required.
Requirements
- ▸hvac
- ▸negative pressure
- ▸tier4
- ▸plc programming
- ▸trade certificate
- ▸driver license
Benefits
The role offers rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; health care and dependent care spending accounts; short‑ and long‑term disability; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; employee assistance programs; discount programs; a retirement plan with a generous company match; an employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off. • 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