Maintenance Mechanic

Safety-Kleen; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401(K) and stock options

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid training

Job summary

Safety-Kleen Systems in Metairie, LA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair equipment in a safety-focused environment. The role operates under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with a wage range of $17.34 to $35.70 per hour and a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, inspections, and documentation of service and parts. The position requires hydraulics, pneumatics, and pump experience, with a clean driving record

Qualifications

• 3-5 years maintenance experience in a plant or industrial environment preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and pass physical requirements.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Completes service, parts/inventory records, and daily checklists.
• Ensures safety protocols (LOTO) and SOPs are followed.
• Maintains plant equipment and systems, including pumps and piping installs.
• Reviews SOPs and completes required training and paperwork.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Pumps

Forklift

Job description

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Pay, schedule, and testing requirements are governed by the union contract.

Safety-Kleen Systems, in Metairie, LA, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our safety conscious team! This team member will be responsible for maintaining & repairing all company equipment & tooling within the facility.

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Pay, schedule, and testing requirements are governed by the union contract.

Work Schedule (per CBA): Monday-Friday; 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Hourly Wage (per CBA): $17.34-$35.70/HR

Why work for Safety-Kleen?

• Health & Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Leader in environmental products and services
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
• Group 401-K and stock options
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, conducts inspections, troubleshoots, diagnoses failures & deficiencies & performs necessary corrections.
• Completes and maintains all service, parts/inventory records in a timely & accurate manner.
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of maintenance being performed.
• Assures daily maintenance duties performed and communicates any problems or issues with the Unit it immediately upon discovery.
• LOTO – Always follow safety protocol
• Reviews all applicable SOPs, and complete all mandatory Company and job specific training.
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for tracking PM schedules.
• Conducts Safety Checks & Annual Inspections
• Fabricating, welding, modifications etc. / pump & piping installs
• Ensures that work meets all applicable Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensures, understands, and has ownership for area specific permit required compliance standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment.
• Performs other assignments as assigned by management.
• Keeps within Compliance Standards.
• Performs maintenance functions, including, but not limited to Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Mechanical
• Maintains facility equipment through Preventative Maintenance Management systems.
• Assures proper preventative maintenance of all plant equipment, stationary and mobile.
• Assembles components and parts, as required by manufacturers.
• Maintains all plant equipment and systems.
• Operates a forklift and various heavy equipment, when necessary, to assist in diagnosis.
• Reviews all applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) and satisfactorily completes quizzes.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment. Drives Clean Compliance Standard.
• Ensures that work meets compliance standards within facility operation. Ensures that work meets all applicable Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other Duties Assigned
• Travel to other location local on occasion – St. Rose.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years maintenance experience in a plant or Industrial environment preferred
• Plant maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanically inclined/strong troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, pneumatics, installations
• Willing and open to continuous learning
• Must be able to change directions
• Small packaging, canning or bottling maintenance experience a plus!
• Hydraulics systems experience
• Pumps experience, and centrifugal and diaphragm pumps an asset –
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position and lift up to 50lbs, including movements such as lifting, bending, reaching, climbing, and the manipulating and handling of objects
• Clean and valid driver’s license

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.