Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Stationary Equipment Tech
Repair and maintain recycling equipment, heavy machinery, and light trucks.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Stationary Equipment Technician repairs and maintains recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks, focusing on safe and productive operations. Work includes routine maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, industrial electrical systems, 480V balers, conveyors, and compactors. Key duties involve diagnosing mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, and manuals; performing repairs and preventive maintenance; replacing parts such as pistons, gears, valves, bearings, belts, motors, and hydraulic cylinders; reading vehicle condition reports and repair orders; completing paperwork and consumables reports; and servicing rolling stock like forklifts, skid steers, trailers, and front loaders while following all safety policies. • Diagnose mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, and technical manuals. • Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on recycling equipment, heavy machinery, and light trucks. • Replace components such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, bearings, conveyor belts, motors, and hydraulic cylinders. • Interpret vehicle condition reports and repair orders, coordinating with supervisors and operators. • Complete work order paperwork, consumables reports, and log hours, fuel, and oil usage in fleet management software. • Service rolling stock including forklifts, skid steers, trailers, and front loaders. • Troubleshoot PLC systems with mechanical and electrical aptitude. • Participate in employee stock purchase plan and receive paid time off.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸parts replacement
- ▸plc troubleshooting
- ▸hydraulic systems
- ▸equipment servicing
What You Bring
Preferred qualifications include PLC troubleshooting ability, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, prior manufacturing and conveyor experience, a valid driver’s license, and a mechanical or trade school certificate. Minimum requirements are at least one year of related equipment maintenance experience or a trade school certification. • Maintain a valid driver’s license and possess trade school certification or related experience.
Requirements
- ▸driver's license
- ▸trade cert
- ▸plc troubleshoot
- ▸mechanical aptitude
- ▸electrical aptitude
- ▸equipment maintenance
Benefits
Eligible employees may elect comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, discount programs, a retirement plan with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. Benefits details are available via the company’s benefits portal. • Eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and health spending accounts. • Access short‑ and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement match.
Work Environment
Onsite