Waste Connections

Plant Mechanic-Recycling Facility

6215-SierraPrcsng Albny865Prl Full time

County Waste-Sierra Processing (Recycling Processing Facility) is looking to add a Plant Mechanic to the Recycling team in Albany, NY.

Pay: $21-26/hr depending on relevant experience

Hours: 10:30a-8p

Days: Mon-Fri

As a mechanic with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Perform repairs and inspections, safety checks, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulics on plant equipment

  • Utilize computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to identify and adjust plant machinery

  • Respond to emergency repairs

  • Reviewing and/or Completing or repairs

  • Completing required paperwork utilizing maintenance software programs.

  • Testing machine after services and repairs

  • Helping other team members with repairs as needed

  • Having professional and courteous interactions with all team members

  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

  • Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

  • Troubleshoot and perform electrical and mechanical repairs as needed on the plant equipment

  • Ensure operation of the mechanical equipment and machinery by performing preventative maintenance

  • Perform daily inspection of all equipment to minimize unforeseen breakdowns

  • Install wear parts on conveyors, screens, optical sorters,

  • Adjusts work priorities as necessary to meet production needs.

  • Ability to multi-task and work under limited supervision

  • Ability to perform physical requirements such as bending, reaching, stretching, and lifting

  • Must be able to work in a noisy environment

  • Basic mechanic tools required

  • Must comply with plant safety practices

What you’ll get from us:

  • Competitive Compensation

  • 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future

  • Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Perks, perks, perks!  Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund

  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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