Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Recycling Maintenance Specialists are responsible for inspecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting systems and equipment in a plant. This position will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the machinery and mechanical equipment. This includes performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Track daily work performed via the SAP work tracking process.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Continually monitor machinery and make necessary adjustments (s) to ensure proper operation.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment, such as replacing bearings and return rollers.
• Perform typical repairs to the plant, including gearbox, pulley, and shaft, and belt replacement.
• Rebuild and replace shafts in the screeners, excluding the tire shop.
• Perform lacing repairs to the belts throughout the plant.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Complete all paperwork and/or electronic updates as required.
• Regularly uses heavy industrial shop tools and equipment.
• 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:

• Good time management skills.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to work in a team and assist in plant repairs.
• Ability to be trained to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, man-lifts, and skid steer loaders.
• Ability to comprehend and follow LOTO policies and procedures.
• Must own the necessary hand tools to accomplish work at this level. Metal working tools, MIG welders, and torch sets.
• Must possess the decision-making ability to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE, and job planning to perform the task safely.
• Comfortably with various heights.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred in industrial machinery.
• Advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Must be able to lay out metalworking projects.
• Prior experience and knowledge with industrial electric and welding.
• In-depth knowledge of system maintenance.

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs. Frequently up to 20 lbs. Occasionally up to 50 lbs,
• Continuously working in changing temperatures, areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
• Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.

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.

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