Equipment Maintenance Mechanic | Swing Shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm

GROW WITH US

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (M-F) 3pm Start

THE ROLE

Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment to ensure safety and on-going operation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Responsible for stationary mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation.
• Diagnoses and repairs operating equipment including electrical and mechanical systems as well as vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment. May test or move vehicles on-site.
• Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains stationary processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities.
• Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery.
• Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed.
• May act as a lead worker by instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:

• Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits, preferred.
• Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards.
• Basic computer programs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license, required. Commercial driver’s license class A or B, preferred.

Skill and/or Ability to:

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