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About the Role

Performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include routine maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, industrial electrical systems, 480V balers, conveyor systems, and compactors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, diagnostic software, technical manuals, and expertise.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compact heavy equipment, and light trucks.
• Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanic's hand tools.
• Replaces conveyor belts, electrical motors, hydraulic cylinders, and other mechanical parts.
• Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems.
• Discusses preventive techniques with equipment users and vehicle drivers to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for applied times.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage.
• Provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Fleet Management Software) system.
• May repair and install plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on rolling stock (forklift, skid steers, trailers, and front loaders).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair or trade school certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• PLC troubleshooting and problem solving ability
• Practical, mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience working with conveyors

Experience Level

• Minimum of 1 year

Education Level

• Mechanical or trade school certificate

Salary/Compensations

• $29.15 to $40.10

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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

About the Company

• Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry.
• We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.
• Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
• In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion.
• We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
• By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
• Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams.
• They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals.
• Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
• Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, Human-Centered.
• We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86.
• We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts.
• Our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants.
• Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth.
• Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
• We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
• We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions.
• Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams.
• Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
• The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility.
• Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy.
• Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
• CDP Discloser
• Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
• Great Place to Work
• Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.