Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Stationary EquipmentTechnician 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, industrial electrical systems, 480V balers, conveyor systems and compactors.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, 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, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.
Replaces conveyor belts, electrical motors, hydraulic cylinders and other mechanical parts.
Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users and vehicle drivers to minimize future repairs.
Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for applied times (work order times versus time card times).
Complete daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Fleet Management Software) system.
May repair and install plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on rolling stock (forklift, skid steers, trailers and front loaders).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PLC troubleshooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience working with conveyors.
Valid driver’s license.
Mechanical or trade school certificate.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair or trade school certification.
Phoenix, AZ
Republic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and energy services for small-container, large-container, municipal and residential, and energy services customers in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company’s collection services include curbside collection of waste for transport to transfer stations, landfills, or recycling processing centers; supply of waste containers; and renting of compactors.
It is also involved in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; temporary waste and recycling collection services; and provision of landfill services. As of December 31, 2018, the company operated through 349 collection operations, 207 transfer stations, 190 active landfills, 91 recycling processing centers, and 11 salt water disposal wells, as well as 7 treatment, recovery, and disposal facilities in 41 states and Puerto Rico.It also operated 75 landfill gas-to-energy and renewable energy projects and had 129 closed landfills. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.