Republic Services ยท 8 hours ago
Recycling Center Maint Tech
Hazelwood, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expRepublic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a comprehensive set of products and services related to recycling and waste management. The Recycling Center Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment and heavy machinery to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Information TechnologyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
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
Qualification
Required
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 of 1 year of equipment maintenance and repair experience
Benefits
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.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Company
Republic Services
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Republic Services has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (22)
2023 (14)
2022 (17)
2021 (26)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Vander Ark
President and CEO
Brian DelGhiaccio
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Precedence Research
2025-11-25
Company data provided by crunchbase