Recycling Center Maintenance Tech

Recycling Center Maintenance Tech at Republic Services Position Summary

The Recycling Center Maintenance Technician performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment and light trucks to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, recycling equipment (sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents, etc), electrical systems, balers, conveyor systems and compactors.

• Diagnoses mechanical problems using 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.
• 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 replace worn items.
• Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems and may discuss 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 system.
• Perform 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.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

• 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.

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion.

We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

• Safe:
  We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve:
  We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible:
  We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven:
  We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered:
  We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.