Material Recovery Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customer and environmental safety. 

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. 

Essential Job Summary:

Our Mechanics perform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Mechanics are responsible for interpreting failure modes and initiate or assign necessary repairs. At times, the Mechanic may be on call and required to assist with emergency breakdowns. 

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge in welding and fabrication, electrical high voltage 480V, hydraulics pumps and motors, able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics  
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.  
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience working on conveyors, belts and MRF equipment.  
• Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.  
• Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position.   
• Must be able to provide own tools  

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience working as maintenance mechanic  
• Experience with troubleshooting/repairing, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA standards and regulations.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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