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Millwright (PLC focus) - Plant Maintenance

Republic Services
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Dec 2025

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY:  Maintains or constructs industrial machinery for pumps and other utilities, power stations, and fixed heavy machinery. Maintain Air, Electrical, and Hydraulic systems. Knowledge of pneumatics. Trouble shoots malfunctions on equipment failures and repairs equipment.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Repairs and maintains mobile, stationary, plant and facility equipment.

  • Lies out and performs construction and maintenance projects.

  • Welds various materials, all positions in accordance with AWS standard welding practices.

  • Assists maintenance and construction in site projects.

  • Reads and interpret maintenance manuals and schedules periodic maintenance.

  • Replaces defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.

  • Reports machinery defects or malfunction to supervisor.

  • Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.

  • Documents repairs/maintenance performed on each piece of equipment.

  • Effects repairs in accordance with all laws, company policies and federal, state and local codes.

  • Determines materials required for projects, research location of materials, vendors, and shops for best price and availability.

  • Performs other, related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • In addition to working with metals, must be to work with other materials such as wood to fabricate industrial machinery or to assemble machines from pre-fabricated parts; knowledge of carpentry, welding, plumbing and fabrication techniques; must be able to read blueprints and other schematics to aid in the construction of complex systems. 

  • Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

  • Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Skill in operations monitoring, watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working as efficient as possible.

  • Applies critical thinking to us logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13

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