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
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 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
May maintain, repair and install 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