Equipment Maintenance

GreenWaste Recovery•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels. We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 675 Los Esteros Rd. in San Jose and limited job-related travel may be required.

Requirements

2+ years of mechanical experience
High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver license
Proficiency in English and/or Spanish
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
The ability to work as a team and work well with others
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Reliable transportation, being punctual, and reliable in order to minimize disruptions to the day-to-day operations

Responsibilities

Ability to remove equipment guards safely and clean inside them
Ability to clean all idlers
Maintain all chutes clean of debris
Ability to use compressed air to keep all equipment clean from dust and debris
Ensure to maintain all MRF floors clean
Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures to ensure safety
Ability to work in close quarter areas around pedestrians and other heavy equipment
Ability to follow directions, daily procedures, and protocols
Ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions, effectively stay on task
Insure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools and the overall cleanliness and proper functioning of the area, tools, and the machinery after use
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety