Lead Recycling Center Maintenance Mechanic

Republic Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with generous company

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Republic Services Recycling Center Lead Maintenance Technician will supervise a team of technicians to ensure safe, timely repairs of recycling equipment, heavy machinery, and light trucks. You will diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, program simple PLCs, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime while maintaining safety standards.

Strong background in hydraulics, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance is required, with leadership experience and a focus on coaching staff for

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
• PLC Programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using chars, diagnostic software, and technical manuals.
• 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.

Skills

Tier 4 emission systems knowledge

Welding/fabrication skills

PLC programming experience

Job description

The Republic Services Recycling Center Lead Maintenance Technician will supervise a team of technicians to ensure safe, timely repairs of recycling equipment, heavy machinery, and light trucks. You will diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, program simple PLCs, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime while maintaining safety standards.

Strong background in hydraulics, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance is required, with leadership experience and a focus on coaching staff for