Recycling Center Maint Technician-1 at Republic Services

Hazelwood, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, RecyclingIndustries

Requirements

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
Mechanical or trade school certificate
Certificate in electronic diagnostics
Minimum of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience

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 to maximize safe and productive operations (e.g., hydraulic systems, recycling equipment, transmissions, electrical systems, engines, balers, conveyor systems, and compactors)
Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system and completes field service reports in a work order system
Overhauls or replaces machine components and replaces worn items
Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems and discusses preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs
Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment
Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Fleet Management Software) system
Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules
Maintains, repairs and installs 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 as requested by operations staff or to support maintenance objectives
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

hydraulic systemselectrical systemsconveyor systemsbalerscompactorsPLC programmingdiagnostic softwaretroubleshootingpreventative maintenanceenginestransmissions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP), and employee discount program.

What is the salary range for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this position?

Required experience includes a minimum of 1 year in equipment maintenance and repair, 1 year with building maintenance, HVAC, odor systems and negative pressure systems, and 3 years working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment. Additional qualifications include working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems, welding and/or fabrication skills, PLC programming experience, a valid driver’s license, mechanical or trade school certificate, and certificate in electronic diagnostics.

Is this a full-time position, and what about remote work?

This is a full-time position, but no information is provided about remote work options.

What makes a strong candidate for this maintenance technician role?

Strong candidates will have at least 3 years of equipment experience in manufacturing or distribution, skills in welding, fabrication, PLC programming, and HVAC maintenance, plus relevant certificates in mechanical trade school and electronic diagnostics.