Mechanic Technician

Heritage Environmental; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a skilled Mechanic Technician to own maintenance for the incinerator and related facility equipment at our Orange, TX site. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, EI&A, and Mechanics to troubleshoot, plan, and repair critical systems.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, a high-school diploma (mechanical degree preferred), and willingness to work extended hours including nights and weekends to support operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical and process maintenance.
• Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own maintenance requirements for the incinerator and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot, plan, and repair facility equipment with cross‑functional teams.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including pumps and motors.
• Lead troubleshooting initiatives to minimize downtime and improve safety.
• Coordinate work with other departments to minimize impact on operations.
• Willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and callouts.

Skills

Industrial mechanical maintenance

Mechanical/process maintenance

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in mechanical discipline

Job description

Mechanic Technician

• Location: US-TX-Orange
• ID: 2026-1946
• Category: Operations Maintenance
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location Type: Onsite

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Mechanic Technician As a Mechanic Technician you will be responsible for performing and owning maintenance requirements for the incinerator. This role will work closely with plant Operations, Engineering, EI&A, and Mechanics to troubleshoot, plan and repair facility equipment.

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Performs facility maintenance including the general repair and replacement of pumps, valves, piping and hoses as needed; completes basic pipefitting and threading
• Coordinates work with other departments to minimize the impact to operations; communicates in advance with impacted personnel or functions
• Leads during maintenance troubleshooting initiatives to minimize equipment and systems downtime and meet operational objectives; inspects completed job tasks to ensure equipment and systems are operating efficiently and safely
• Performs preventative maintenance on facility mechanical equipment, including the lubrication of pumps, motors, and other equipment as needed
• Analyzes and recommends improvements/modifications of existing equipment and systems to enhance operations; determines practical methods of performing non-routine tasks
• Maintains the ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and callouts as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

• High-school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Technical degree within a mechanical discipline (preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance (required)
• Foundational knowledge of and experience with mechanical and process maintenance (required)

Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
• Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
• Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
• Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.

Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.

Physical Job Requirements

A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.