PLANT MECHANIC

Plant Mechanic

Reports To : Maintenance Manager

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.

Duties and 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 replaces 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 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 communicates 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Valid state issued CDL driver's license.
• Experience in equipment inspection and repair OR a technical school degree, or certification in Heavy Duty Truck / Trailer Maintenance with specialty in Diesel.
• Experience in advanced diagnostics.

Pay & Benefits :

• Who doesn't like to get paid weekly? We like it so we provide weekly pay!
• Multiple Health Plans to choose from, with 50% Company paid Employee and Dependent Plans
• Dental
• Vision
• We Pay for your $30,000 Life Insurance!
• 100% Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan with a company match of up to 5%
• Safety and Retention Incentives!
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount Plans!

CARDS Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please submit indeed resume and salary history for consideration. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.