Recycling Center Maintenance Tech

Republic Services•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, serving 13 million customers and operating over 1,000 locations across North America. The company emphasizes local operational management combined with standardized business practices to drive efficiency. Republic Services values guide daily actions: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. The company focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing multiple waste streams through vertically integrated assets. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, such as the Republic Services Polymer Center and landfill gas-to-energy projects.

Requirements

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.
Minimum of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience.
Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
PLC Programming experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Mechanical or trade school certificate.
Certificate in electronic diagnostics.

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.
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 all safety policies and procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.