Plant Technician: Equipment & Conveyor Maintenance

Coastal Waste & Recycling; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) match

Overtime pay

Professional development

Safe team environment

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking a Plant Technician to maintain the buildings, equipment, and grounds at our waste and recycling facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, light welding, and repairs to keep systems running smoothly and safely.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks, operating tools, and coordinating with external contractors to minimize downtime, while upholding a strong safety culture and team-based approach.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in facility or equipment maintenance.
• Experience in waste, recycling, or manufacturing preferred.
• Basic electrical and mechanical repair knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate tools.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Inspect and repair machine belting, bearings, and rollers.
• Assist with maintenance of stationary equipment such as conveyors and sorting lines.
• Conduct light welding repairs as needed.
• Support operations by promptly responding to maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe work areas by ensuring walkways, exits, and emergency systems are functional and clear of hazards.
• Operate small equipment and power tools in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs or projects.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment or facility issues to management.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Our Plant Technicians support facility operations, work collaboratively with coworkers, and take pride in keeping our equipment and infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Waste/recycling industry

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Tool operation

Safety adherence

Driver's license

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking a Plant Technician to maintain the buildings, equipment, and grounds at our waste and recycling facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, light welding, and repairs to keep systems running smoothly and safely.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks, operating tools, and coordinating with external contractors to minimize downtime, while upholding a strong safety culture and team-based approach.