Lead Technician - Recycling 5K Bonus

Republic Services•Jacksonville, FL

12d

About The Position

The Recycling Center Lead Maintenance Technician directs a group of technicians to ensure equipment repairs and maintenance comply with company safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The role also performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks to support safe and productive operations. Typical work includes maintenance and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems, recycling equipment, transmissions, engines, balers, conveyor systems, and compactors. The technician diagnoses complex repairs, coaches subordinate technicians on diagnostic techniques, and schedules the work group’s repairs and maintenance to be completed safely and promptly, minimizing lost productivity at the Recycling Center. The role may also maintain, repair, or install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor, and negative-pressure systems; install and set up new equipment; and communicate with vendors about maintenance schedules. It may involve reading, troubleshooting, and programming simple PLC instructions to support plant monitoring, performance, and maintenance objectives.

Requirements

At least 3 years of equipment maintenance and repair experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
PLC programming experience.

Responsibilities

Directs a group of technicians and schedules their repair and maintenance work to ensure it is completed safely and on time.
Performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks.
Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, and technical manuals.
Troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment.
Repairs or replaces parts according to work orders and completes field service reports in the work order system.
Overhauls or replaces machine components and replaces worn items.
Communicates with supervisors and equipment operators to clarify problems, and may discuss preventive techniques with equipment users.
Completes daily consumables reports recording hours, fuel, and oil usage for entry into the Republic Services Dossier fleet management system.
Performs preventive maintenance according to standard schedules.
May maintain, repair, and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor, and negative-pressure systems.
Installs and sets up new equipment and communicates with vendors about maintenance schedules.
Reads, troubleshoots, and programs simple PLC instructions as requested by operations staff or to support maintenance objectives.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Provides coaching to subordinate technicians on diagnostic techniques.