Republic Services

Overview

The Recycling Center Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks to ensure safe and productive operations. Republic Services, a leader in the environmental services industry, focuses on sustainability and provides a comprehensive range of services including recycling and waste management.

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.
• 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.
• Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel, and oil usage.
• 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.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO