What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Maintenance Technician position at Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.?
Recycling Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing repair and maintenance on equipment in a plant. This position routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions.
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 1:00 pm - 3:00 am
Responsibilities of Position:
- Perform and follow all preventative maintenance duties to equipment, and maintenance schedules.
- Track daily work performed via the TMT work tracking process.
- Continually monitor machinery and make necessary adjustment(s) to ensure proper operation. Make minor repairs to equipment such as replacing bearings and return rollers.
- Track work performed via the conveyor cleaning preventive maintenance list.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
- Complete all paperwork and/or electronic updates as required.
- Regularly use heavy industrial shop tools and equipment.
- Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
- Ability to be trained to operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, man-lifts, and skid steer loaders.
- Must be able to recognize and avoid electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in a team and assist in plant repairs.
- Ability to comprehend and follow LOTO policies and procedures.
- Must own the necessary hand tools to accomplish work at this level.
- Must wear required PPE.
- Must possess the decision-making ability to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE, and job planning to safely perform the task.
Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
