Recycling Equipment Technician | Hydraulics & PLC Pro

Republic Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Republic Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Stationary Equipment Technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks to keep operations safe and productive.

You will diagnose mechanical problems using charts and manuals, replace worn parts, service conveyors, hydraulic and electrical systems, and document work orders in the Fleet Management System.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair or trade school certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical or trade school certificate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, 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.
• Repairs or replaces parts using mechanic's hand tools.
• Reads and interprets repair orders and communicates with supervisor for clarification of problems.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles and recording parts usage and times.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Education

Trade school certificate

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Republic Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Stationary Equipment Technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks to keep operations safe and productive.

You will diagnose mechanical problems using charts and manuals, replace worn parts, service conveyors, hydraulic and electrical systems, and document work orders in the Fleet Management System.