Maintenance Mechanic – MRF & Compost Operations

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Full Time Technical Fresno, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Mid Valley Disposal is looking for a hands-on, safety-driven Maintenance Mechanic to support our Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Compost operations. This role is essential to keeping our equipment, systems, and facilities operating safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

If you’re mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting, and take pride in keeping industrial equipment running strong, this is a solid opportunity to join a stable operation with meaningful, long-term work.

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, MRF/Compost Operations.

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Troubleshoot and repair equipment including conveyors, grinders, balers, compactors, and related machinery

Respond to urgent repair needs and support emergency maintenance situations

Complete daily work orders and accurately document maintenance activities

Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures

Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications

Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition

Support facility maintenance such as lighting, plumbing, and minor building repairs

Communicate equipment issues and parts needs to the Maintenance Supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, compost, or waste management environment

Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Ability to read and understand technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics

Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and reliability

Familiarity with OSHA and general industrial safety standards

Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Office, and maintenance management systems

Technical certification or formal training in mechanical or electrical systems

Experience working in MRF, compost, recycling, or heavy industrial environments

Stable, essential industry with long-term opportunity

Hands-on work with varied equipment (no two days are the same)

Team-oriented environment with a strong focus on safety and respect

Opportunity to apply your skills where they truly matter to daily operations

This position works in an industrial setting with exposure to machinery, noise, and outdoor conditions. Candidates must be comfortable performing physical work and responding to operational needs as they arise.