Equipment Maintenance Helper [Material Recovery Facility Only]

Burrtec-Waste-Industries; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 32,373 - 34,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/life insurance

Holiday/vacation/PSL

Job summary

Burrtec is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Helper for the Burbank Recycling/Material Recovery Facility location. The role involves inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing MRF equipment including balers, conveyors, and magnets, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and may have vocational training in equipment maintenance. The job includes using hand tools, power tools, welding, and documenting work performed on Fleetmate

Qualifications

• One (1) year of equipment maintenance and repair experience required.
• Vocational school or training in equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
• Experience using hand and small power tools/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and all safety rules.
• Assist Equipment Maintenance team and activities.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair MRF equipment (balers, conveyors, screens, magnets).
• Repair and maintain facility building and grounds.
• Use hand tools and portable power tools as needed.
• Operate welder, torch, and grinder as required.
• Support the team and handle smaller tasks independently.
• Document work performed on Fleetmate work orders.
• Perform other repairs and duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgment

Organizational skills

Cleanliness

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Vocational training in equipment maintenance and repair

Tools

Welding equipment

Torch

Grinder

General hand tools

Small power tools

Job description

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Equipment Maintenance Helper [Material Recovery Facility Only]

Burbank Recycling, Burbank, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2400

Salary Range: $23.50 To $25.25 Hourly

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1,400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. It is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to its success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.

We are seeking to fill an Equipment Maintenance Helper position for the Burbank Recycling/Material Recovery Facility location.

Position Summary:

Perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of Material Recovery Facility equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to all safety rules and practices.
• Assist and support Equipment Maintenance team and activities.
• Perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of Material Recovery Facility equipment, including balers, conveyors, screens, magnets, etc.
• Perform repair and maintenance of facility building and grounds
• Use hand tools and other equipment for the performance of these activities
• Use a welder, torch, and grinder in the performance of their job
• Work in support of the Equipment Maintenance team and independently on smaller jobs/tasks
• Timely and accurately document work performed on Fleetmate work orders
• Perform other repairs and duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good mechanical and electrical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good judgment skills.
• Good organizational and cleanliness skills to ensure a safe and organized work area.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment as needed.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of previous equipment maintenance and repair experience required
• Vocational school and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair preferred
• Previous experience in the use of hand and small power tools/equipment.

PHYSICAL:

• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.
• Work in outdoor areas and be exposed to weather conditions - heat, cold, rain, and wind.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including a 401 (k), 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance, and holidays/vacation/PSL.