Cassella Waste Systems - Rutland, VT
posted 4 days ago
Rutland, VT
Waste Management and Remediation Services
About the position
The Facilities Maintenance Technician utilizes knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair machinery or equipment, diagnose issues with machinery components and determine when adjustments or repairs are needed. The incumbent will have an increasing level of responsibility with an increase of experience and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
- Prevents plant breakdowns by performing planned preventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other power-driven rotating equipment.
- Communicates equipment issues resolution to operators.
- Works in extreme environments that are often 'dirty'.
- Repairs or coordinates repair of worn defective machinery or equipment; tests machines to ensure that quality and rate of production meets specifications.
- Performs extensive housekeeping duties and uses a variety of small tools, hand-powered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations.
- Maintains necessary log for daily equipment inspections to ensure that the risk of downtime is kept to a minimum.
- Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the standard repair times.
- Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality and makes service calls for emergency breakdowns.
- Cleans, inspects, and/or performs routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment, such as discs and belts to ensure proper functionality of MRF equipment.
- Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Progressive technician training.
- 1-5 years experience diagnosing and repairing equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
- Legally eligible to work in the US.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work overtime when needed.
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Excellent listening and problem solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple repairs.
- Ability to read and write English.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted Stock Program
- 401K
- Boot & Clothing Allowance
- Safety Awards
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Wellness Incentive
- Tuition Assistance
- Career Pathways
- Tool Allowance
- More
