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City: Seattle Location: 1161 - Recology King County - MRF Subsidiary Name: Recology King County GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us! We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by: Giving Back to our communities. Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use. Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment. Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (M-F) 3pm Start THE ROLE Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment to ensure safety and on-going operation. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Responsible for stationary mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation. Diagnoses and repairs operating equipment including electrical and mechanical systems as well as vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment. May test or move vehicles on-site. Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains stationary processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities. Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery. Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies. Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed. May act as a lead worker by instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Waste and recycling industry experience preferred. Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred. Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits, preferred. Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques. Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems. Knowledge of federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards. Basic computer programs. High school diploma or GED preferred. Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school highly desirable. Valid driver's license, required. Commercial driver's license class A or B, preferred. Skill and/or Ability to: Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment. Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable p