Mechanic 1st Class (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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Position Summary:

Mechanic 1st class maintains and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, requiring skills in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and operating mobile machinery. This role requires proficiency in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), completing work orders, ordering parts and services and tracking them.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Be able to step in and lead the mechanic shop in terms of work order prioritization and delegation, when the lead mechanic is absent.
• Provide necessary expertise on equipment repairs and reference O&M Manuals to support the Mechanical Maintenance shop with specific work orders
• Facility Subject Matter Expert (SME) with operating equipment in a Waste-to-Energy facility or similar industry including but not limited to, chain & flight conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, overhead cranes, and various style pumps
• Proficient in welding practices and facility Subject Matter Expert (SME), including but not limited to; SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Brazing and Soldering processes
• Anticipates typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoot equipment, diagnoses problems and repairs
• Proficient in operational knowledge of facility equipment and systems
• Performs preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely, environmentally compliant, and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures
• Assists in training other employees
• Directs those assigned to assist in the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient completion of maintenance tasks
• Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools on a routine basis while performing maintenance tasks
• Identifies and effectively uses basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis
• Assumes increased levels of responsibility when required or requested. Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested
• Operate mobile equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment
• Use various Machine shop equipment such as a bandsaw, drill press, stationary grinder, parts washer, etc
• Ability to don all necessary PPE and safely work at heights, confined spaces, and other precarious places
• Work closely with PA to order, track and receive parts ordered for outages, projects and routine maintenance
• Individual must demonstrate proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software (Tabware)
• Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Respond and report to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required and ability to be on call
• Ability to communicate effectively via radio using three-part communication
• Actively participate and support operations functions as necessary, including but not limited to internal equipment inspections, fire watch, cleaning of work area(s), etc.
• Works rotating shifts, if requested

Job Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma (GED)
• Tech Schooling Experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Industrial or Power Industry Maintenance Field, or a minimum of 2 years' experience as a 2nd class Mechanic
• Proficient with Microsoft Software; Excel, Word, Office, etc.
• Ability to read and record measurements with precision
• Proficient in welding, soldering, brazing, pipe fitting
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.