Maintenance Technician

📍 Location: Queens, NY

💵 Pay: $28–$34/hr depending on experience

🕒 Schedule: M–F 7am–4pm, Sat 7am–1pm

📅 Employment Type: Full Time

Royal Waste Services, a Waste Connections Company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support repairs and preventative maintenance on forklifts, small loaders, and other equipment used in our recycling facility. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician with solid mechanical skills who can keep equipment safe, reliable, and operational in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• •Perform preventative maintenance (lubrication, filters, adjustments, inspections).
• •Repair and maintain:
• •Forklifts
• •Small payloaders
• •Skid steers
• •Other facility equipment

• •Assist with basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting.
• •Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Safety & Compliance

• •Follow all company, OSHA, and equipment‑specific safety procedures.
• •Perform proper lockout/tagout during repairs.
• •Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Documentation & Reporting

• •Complete work orders and maintenance logs accurately.
• •Track parts usage and communication needs to the Maintenance Manager
• •Report recurring issues or equipment concerns promptly

Shop & Field Support

• •Assist with equipment inspections and readiness checks.
• •Support operations by ensuring equipment is available and functioning
• •Coordinate with vendors for parts or specialized repairs when needed

Qualifications

• •1–3 years of experience in equipment or facility maintenance (industrial, warehouse, or waste industry preferred).
• •Basic knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• •Ability to read simple schematics or equipment manuals
• •Ability to perform repairs with minimal supervision
• •Valid driver’s license
• •Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

What We Offer

• •Competitive hourly pay
• •Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• •401(k) with company match
• •Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• •Opportunities for growth within Waste Connections
• •A culture built on trust, accountability, and teamwork

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US

• •CULTURE: Empowered, self‑directed All Stars who know the importance of their work.
• •INTEGRITY: We say what we will do — and then do it.

Waste Connections — Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/

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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