Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Recycling Maintenance Technician - Swing Shift
Repair and maintain recycling equipment, ensuring safe, productive operations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Recycling Center Maintenance Mechanic – B is responsible for repairing and maintaining recycling equipment to ensure safe and productive operations. Typical tasks include routine maintenance and repair of balers, conveyor systems, and compactors. The role involves diagnosing mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, and technical manuals, then repairing or replacing hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components such as belts, motors, gearboxes, and bearings. The mechanic communicates with supervisors and equipment operators, reviews preventative techniques with users, completes work orders and time cards, performs scheduled preventative maintenance, follows all safety policies, and assists other technicians as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸diagnostic software
- ▸hydraulic repair
- ▸work orders
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in industrial equipment maintenance or a trade school certification, as well as experience with welding or electrical work. Millwright or fabrication experience is a plus, and forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain within three months) is required. Strong problem‑solving skills are essential.
Requirements
- ▸industrial maintenance
- ▸welding
- ▸electrical
- ▸forklift
- ▸problem solving
- ▸trade school
Benefits
Eligible employees can participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care 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 generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite