Maintenance Mechanic 1

GreenWaste Recovery LLC is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic I in Marina, CA. The role involves maintaining and repairing equipment used in waste collection and processing, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with heavy equipment, relevant ASE certifications, and a valid commercial driver's license. The position requires physical activity and may involve some travel, with a typical work schedule from Monday to Friday.
Title: Maintenance Mechanic I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Manager/General Manager

Pay: $39-$42/hr.

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Mechanic I to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 14207 Del Monte Blvd. in Marina and some job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Mechanic to provide support to one or more facilities. This position is responsible for fixing and maintaining all equipment used in the collection and processing of material. This position is responsible for repairing and operating all equipment efficiently while observing all safety protocols to ensure that operations run smoothly.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Provide full-service preventative maintenance to Company equipment including trucks, trailer, loaders, forklifts, carts, bins debris boxes and associated equipment
• Ability to read and document paperwork for maintenance, inspections and other work orders. Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Maintain an accurate log of all work performed 
• Ability to use electric welder and gas/acetylene torch
• Maintain a current and valid commercial driver’s license (Class B) and medical certificate 
• Adhere to Company procedures, safety protocols and company policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Welder certification or experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with heavy equipment

Qualifications:
• ASE Certification on electrical, diesel or CNG engines 
• ASE Certification on preventative maintenance 

Language Skill:
• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Demands:
• Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 75 lbs. 
• Constant bending and twisting 
• Frequent standing, walking and semi-frequent sitting 
• Constant climbing in and out of company truck 

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment, start/end time, hours of work (including overtime).

This Organization participates in E-Verify.

GreenWaste 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, and/or local laws.