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Maintenance Technician

Employer
Republic Services
Location
Milwaukee
Salary
Competitive

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Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through our subsidiaries, we provide superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet(r) for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. Due to the nature of our industry, we make safety our top priority every day. We're dedicated to the safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

**Why Work with Us**

We are guided by five essential core values - to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful and Relentless in all we do, every day. We are reminded of these principles every time we see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Star. It's what makes us who we are and sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to doing our part to preserve the environment by creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive - not just for today, but for generations to come.

We hire the best people to make Republic Services a great place to work. We are focused on attracting talented individuals across professions who are as committed to serving customers and the planet as we are. We strive to create a workplace that's meaningful and rewarding to employees at all levels of the organization. Apply today and join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Recycling Center Maintenance Technician performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment and light trucks to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, recycling equipment (sorting screens, optical sorters, magnets, eddy currents, etc), electrical systems, balers, conveyor systems and compactors.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Diagnoses mechanical problems using chars, 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. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, route maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, recycling equipment, transmissions, electrical systems, engines, balers, conveyor systems, and compactors.

+ Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system. Completes field service reports in a work order system.

+ Overhauls or replaces machine components and replace worn items.

+ Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs.

+ Independently troubleshoot and maintain complex electromechanical equipment.

+ Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Fleet Management Software) system.

+ Perform preventative maintenance according to standard schedules.

+ May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems

+ Installs and sets up new equipment and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules.

+ Reads, troubleshoots and programs simple PLC instructions to enhance plant monitoring and performance as requested by operations staff or to support maintenance objectives.

+ Follows all safety policies and procedures.

+ Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Minimum of 1 year experience with building maintenance, HVAC, odor systems and negative pressure systems.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

+ Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.

+ Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

+ PLC Programming experience.

+ Valid driver's license.

+ Mechanical or trade school certificate.

+ Certificate in electronic diagnostics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ Minimum of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience.

**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

??? Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

??? Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

??? Short- and long-term disability.

??? Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

??? Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

??? Employee discount programs.

??? 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

??? Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We work for Earth. Every day, we come to work with two purposes in mind - serving our customers and doing our part to preserve our Blue Planet??. Our commitment to both has led to such things as landfill innovations, solar energy projects, community education designed to teach people to properly recycle, ongoing efforts to reduce our vehicle emissions and improving safety through technology-to name a few. To put it simply, we are 35,000 guardians of the environment, striving to make the world a better place.

Republic Services is more than a recycling and waste services company. We are a company dedicated to turning waste into possibilities. Together, united under the Republic Star, we are working for a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people thrive, not just for today, but for generations to come.

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