Republic Services
environmental services
MaintenanceTechnician-RecycleSortingCenter-SecondShift
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“Maintenance Technician - Recycle Sorting Center - Second Shift at Republic Services. Skills: Maintenance and repair of recycling equipment, Troubleshooting electromechanical equipment, Preventative maintenance, PLC programming. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
maximize safe and productive operations
Industry & Context.
Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, technical manuals and expertise; Independently troubleshoot and maintain complex electromechanical equipment; Reads, troubleshoots and programs simple PLC instructions
Second Shift
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience, Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
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, Mechanical or trade school certificate, Certificate in electronic diagnostics
What You'll Do.
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
Completes daily consumables report to record hours
and provide information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Fleet Management Software) system
Perform preventative maintenance according to standard schedules
repair and install plumbing
and negative pressure systems
Installs and sets up new equipment
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems; May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs; communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules
Communication Scope
Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems; May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs; communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules
Full Job Description
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. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Diagnoses mechanical problems using chars, 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. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, route maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, recycling equipment, 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 replace worn items. * Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs. * Independently troubleshoot and maintain 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. * 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 communicate 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
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