Recycling Center Maintenance Tech at Republic Services

St Louis, 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
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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 like sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents, 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 provide 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 maintenanceFleet Management Software

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Eligible employees can 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 experience and skills are required for this position?

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

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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 electronic diagnostics, plus certifications in mechanical trade school and electronic diagnostics, along with hands-on experience troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and recycling-specific equipment.

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