Waste Connections

Maintenance Technician

Waste Connections  â€˘  $28 - $34/hr  â€˘  United States (Onsite)  â€˘  1 hour ago
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Job Description

📍 Location: Queens, NY

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

🕒 Schedule: M–F 7am–4pm, Sat 7am–1pm

đź“… 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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Waste Connections

About Waste Connections

Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you.

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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