Republic Services

environmental services

MaintenanceTechnician-RecycleSortingCenter-SecondShift

$0–0k Saint Louis, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“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.

environmental services
Problems you'll solve

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

Eligibility Requirements

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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