Industrial Maintenance Technician

Republic Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair recycling equipment, hydraulic systems, conveyors and compactors. The role includes preventive maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, and coordinating with operations staff for efficient downtime reduction.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing/distribution maintenance, Tier 4 emission system knowledge, welding skills, and a valid driver’s license with a mechanical or trade school

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of building maintenance, HVAC, odor and negative pressure systems.
• Minimum 3 years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience with Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills.
• PLC programming experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Mechanical or trade school certificate.
• Certificate in electronic diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical problems and performs repairs on recycling equipment.
• Maintains hydraulic systems, conveyors, balers, and compactors.
• Performs preventive maintenance per schedule and documents field service.
• Communicates with supervisors and operators to clarify issues.
• Reads, troubleshoots and programs simple PLC instructions for monitoring.

Skills

PLC Programming

Welding & Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical diagnosis

Education

Mechanical or Trade School Certificate

Tools

Diagnostic Software

Job description

## Industrial Maintenance TechnicianApplylocations: Pittsburgh, PA, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-181950POSITION SUMMARY: 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. PRINCIPAL 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. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, route maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, recycling equipment, transmissions, electrical systems, engines, balers, conveyor systems, and compactors.* 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.QUALIFICATIONS:* 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.* 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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* Minimum of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience.**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. • Retirement 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.*