Mechanic

Job Description

Balcones Recycling is a comprehensive environmental services company. We specialize in recovering resources through recycling, document, and product destruction. WE LOVE WHAT WE DO.

Who We Are:

Balcones Recycling is on a mission to recover as much valuable material from our waste streams as possible, extending the life of our natural resources and contributing to a circular economy. We are one of the largest independent recycling companies in the country, with operations in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, and New York. All we do is recycle – we are not associated with a landfill, which makes us experts in diverting recyclable materials away from trash piles and into our recycling programs. Working with Balcones Recycling is a partnership. From municipalities to small businesses, we offer a personal approach to help our customers and partners reach their zero waste goals, conduct effective educational outreach, and maximize comprehensive recycling programs.

Most critically though, none of this is possible without the passion and dedication of our hundreds of employees across four states. Keeping the health, safety, and professional development of our staff across the company is paramount to our success and one of the principles that we think distinguishes us from our peers. We believe that Balcones attracts and produces the very best professionals in the recycling industry and are excited to continue developing and recruiting more passionate team members who are interested in our mission and our growth.

How We Work:

Balcones is committed to:

Our EMPLOYEES and their ability to lead safe and rewarding careers that contribute to the development of their families and their communities.

Our CUSTOMERS and their sustainability and landfill diversion goals.

The ENVIRONMENT as it relates to recycling serving a critical role in a broader climate action movement and the development of the Circular Economy.

CONTRIBUTING to the growth, professionalism, and best practices of our industry.

Being INNOVATORS in our field as we develop new and dynamic means of applying leading technology, operating standards, and contract best practices to create long-term and sustainable recycling infrastructure for more communities across the country.

We are currently looking for Maintenance Mechanics to join our facility in Sarasota, FL.

Job Summary

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the duties outlined below.

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

Observes mechanical equipment in operation to locate causes of trouble

Diagnoses equipment failures and provide recommendations for proper repair course of action

Dismantles equipment to remove and replace defective parts

Adjusts functional parts of equipment and control instruments

Ensure that all equipment complies with OEMs and Regulatory Agencies operating standards, Ensures proper equipment lubrication in compliance with OEMs lubrication schedule

Follows Preventive Maintenance Work Order procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Scope / Impact / Accountability / Global Reach

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should understand the high impact this position holds to maintain cost control, equipment reliability and performance. Employee will be accountable for effective and efficient repair part gathering, using proper identification of parts needed and ordering procedures.

Job Qualifications

Educational Background

Technical school preferred

Job Related Experience

1 year minimum mechanical repair related experience in a heavy industrial setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working conditions/physical demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work outside under extreme temperature conditions. (Heat, cold, snow etc.)

Maintenance Mechanic

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Comments

Disclaimer: The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Balcones Recycling offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

A career with Balcones Recycling provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Find Out More…

Please visit Balcones Resources - Sustainable Future Through Recycling (balconesrecycling.com) for more information on Balcones Resources and its commitment to sustainability.

Balcones Recycling IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WITH REGARD TO RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick Time off

401K

Shift:

8 hour shift plus overtime

Day shift - 8am to 4pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

Sarasota, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Weekend (Preferred)

Work Location: In person