RME Operator

CBRE; Bethel (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an entry-level RME Operator to start a technical career with the Reliability Maintenance Engineering team. No prior electrical or mechanical experience is required. You will support daily maintenance and build foundational skills toward the Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship program.

This role offers hands-on learning with established technicians and a clear pathway into advanced technical progression within RME, preparing you for future growth in site operations.

Qualifications

• Basic math and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety rules.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks
• Replace spare parts following standard operating procedures
• Use laptops/tablets to manage work orders and documentation
• Use basic workshop tools
• Work alongside experienced RME technicians to develop technical knowledge
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CBRE isan equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Job Purpose

Reliability Maintenance Engineering(RME) teams are expanding with a new opportunity: RME Operator(RMEO). The RMEOperator role is a structured entry point into the RME organization designedfor individuals who are interested in beginning a technical career. No priorelectrical or mechanical experience is required. This position supportsthe RME team in daily maintenance activities while building foundational skillsin equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and site operations. The role isdesigned to prepare individuals for continued technical progression,including eligibility for the Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA)program. As automation continues to grow across our sites, technical roleswithin RME are becoming increasingly critical to operational success. RMEOprovides a clear pathway into this field.

Career Pathway

The RMEO role is the first step,preparing you for the Mechatronics & Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) programand continued technical advancement within RME.

What You’ll Do

• Follow safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks
• Replace spare parts following standard operating procedures
• Use laptops/tablets to manage work orders and documentation
• Use basic workshop tools
• Work alongside experienced RME technicians to develop technical knowledge
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and Operations Maintenance team members.

What You’ll Need

• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Basic math skills
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow instructions and solve problems in routine maintenance and operational situations while maintaining safety compliance
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, stooping, and climbing stairs or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education in a related field
• 1+ year of experience working in a distribution, warehouse, or industrial environment
• 1+ years of experience with material handling and conveyance systems
• 1+ years of experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.

Assessment Process

Applicants will be asked to completea basic math assessment covering foundational arithmetic skills, includingaddition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and order ofoperations. No advanced math knowledge is required. It is designed toensure readiness and support long-term success within the RME pathway.

Who Should Apply

This Opportunity Is Well-suited For

• Individuals interested in transitioning into a technical career with no technical background
• High performers seeking internal mobility
• Individuals who want to build skills that align with increasing site automation

Impact of the Role

RME Operators play an importantrole in maintaining equipment reliability and supporting siteperformance. By assisting with preventive maintenance and equipmentupkeep, RMEOs contribute to operational efficiency, safety, and uptime acrossthe building.

CBRE Company Culture

At the heart of CBRE’s businessculture lie the RISE values:

• Respect: CBRE acts with consideration for others’ ideas and shares information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
• Integrity: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger th
• Service: CBRE approaches clients’ challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities.
• Excellence: CBRE focuses relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for clients, employees, and shareholders.

These values serve as the foundation for ensuring CBRE is agreat place to work. CBRE empowers employees to deliverclient-centric solution sets. The Company prides itself on being able to maintain an entrepreneurial culture despite the scale andcomplexity of the business. Success in the organization requires being able tonavigate and network easily and to collaborate and influence effectively. Thisis particularly important for CBRE employees who are imbedded with clientcompanies, as teams need to be able to mesh with their client cultures. Theculture of the client, where this position resides, is characterizedby a remarkably fast pace, an ability to constantly innovate and highlycompetent people who work well together and hold each other accountable.CBRE is able to participate in history making as CBRE providesessential services enabling mutual success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).