RDS of Virginia LLC is a wellestablished company whose core business is recycling processing and marketing of materials. RDS operates five different facilities across three different states servicing the recycling needs of thousands of companies and households. RDS is committed to recovering as much material as possible from the waste stream for both the short and longterm health of our environment.
Report to: The maintenance/mechanic Tech works under the supervision of the General Manager.
Maintenance Mechanic Job Responsibilities: A maintenance mechanic is responsible for the entire operating facility repairs and preventative maintenance as well as special projects. In addition the maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintaining all heavy equipment in the facility including balers sort line loaders and forklifts. This will include regularly scheduled PM as well as minor repairs on all facility equipment. Inspects the building grounds and equipment. The maintenance mechanic works under the supervision of the General Manager.
- Handles necessary repairs and maintenance
- Responds to service requests and repairs products
- Installs equipment and appliances
- Follows local and state building codes
- Complies with all company safety regulations
- Keeps a maintenance log and writes shift reports
- Reports any issues to the General and/or Plant manager
- Responds to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion
- Follows written and verbal instructions from the General Manager
- Collaborates with other maintenance team members and/or outside contractors as needed
- Reads and follows manuals blueprints and other written instructions
- Uses equipment including power tools hand tools electric tools and plumbing tools
Benefits FullTime hourly worker 3640 hours per week) NonExempt Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. RDS offers benefits to all fulltime employees after a 60day Probationary period which may include health insurance PTO Group Life AD & D Insurance Telemedicine and additional insurance options and may also include certification reimbursements.
Maintenance Mechanic Required Duties and Responsibilities:
- Learn Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) for the machinery you are working on use this every time you work on or in or around that machinery preferably certificated
- Show up on time with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tools including radio take part in plant morning meetings. Bring problems issues and observations up with the plant manager and/or General manager
- Regular inspection of all equipment at a facility including building sort line baler and rolling stock daily review of the Daily Equipment Inspection Form
- Some MIG welding and fabrication.
- Fill out and update Maintenance Log each day
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment and trouble potential problems. Ability to make repairs.
- Ensuring the compliance of all corporate policies and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules while conducting work functions
- Maintaining a record of service cycles and other maintenance activities conducted
- Efficiently managing time and completing all tasks assigned by the supervisory authority
- Quoting and placing orders for spare and replacement parts and completing all necessary documentation for the same
- Ensure operators are completing prerun inspections PM and services and review them store files in designated folder onsite and document on internal system
- Report any existing damages and immediate repairs to the General/Plant Manager.
- Appropriately using maintaining and handling all repair and testing tools and equipment.
- Ability to take on additional tasks as needed
- Experience as a mechanic able to change tires on large equipment replace drums & brakes and repair trailers and chassis as needed
- Responsible for prevented maintenance on all vehicles equipment & machinery
Skills & Specifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Works well as a team member & is not afraid to ask for help or questions
- Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs using testing and repair all equipment as needed
- Ability to MIG weld and do light/medium fabrication
- Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines while working independently
- Ability to operate a computer for small tasks like sending emails reporting issues and concerns
- Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth
- Promotes the Companys safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work location
- Ability to maintain a reliable attendance record
- Communicates effectively speak Haitian Creole is a plus
Education and Qualifications:
- High school degree or GED equivalent for an accredited institution
- Must have a drivers license and a clean driving record.
- Associate or bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or any other discipline with 5 (preferred)
- ASE Certification (preferred)
- Collaborates with maintenance workers maintenance managers and contractors.
Supervisory Role
- Overseeing Daily Operations when Assistant Plant Manager and General Manager are not at the plant
- Ensuring Workplace Safety Ensuring all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Enhancing Team Productivity Ensuring the employees are always working outside of break times
- Fostering a Positive Work Environment ensuring employees are working well together and promote team collaboration amongst the employees
- Resolving Conflicts should an issue arise handle it diplomacies in a timely manner and make sure the conflict is documented and shared with General and Assistant Plant Managers.
RDS of Virginia LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Must successfully pass a drug/alcohol screening.