Maintenance Helper - Material Recovery Facility

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through co. acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization. We have the following position at our West Valley Material Recovery Facility (MRF) location:

Equipment Maintenance Helper

Position Summary:

Will perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of Material Recovery Facility equipment.

SALARY RANGE: $21.00/hour - $22.75/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to all safety rules and practices
• Assist and support the Equipment Maintenance team and activities
• Perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of MRF equipment not limited to balers, conveyors, screens, and magnets, as well as perform repair and maintenance of facility building and grounds
• Use hand tools (welder, torch, and grinder) and other equipment for the performance of these activities
• Work in support of the Equipment Maintenance team and independently on smaller jobs/tasks
• Timely and accurately document work performed on Fleetmate work orders
• Perform other repairs and duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Good interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills
• Good mechanical, electrical, and judgment skills
• Good organizational and cleanliness skills to ensure a safe and organized work area.
• Be able to use hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment as needed.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of previous equipment maintenance and repair experience, required
• Vocational school and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair preferred
• Previous experience in the use of hand and small power tools/equipment.

PHYSICAL:

• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel, for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.
• Will work in outdoor areas and be exposed to weather conditions—heat, cold, rain, and wind.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including 401k and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacation/PSL