Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!

Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

Job Overview

The Industrial Equipment Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled worker in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining company equipment and plant maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, build, rebuild, and repair all parts of equipment, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Perform inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic systems, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of component parts and systems on conveyers, shredders, secondary component parts and systems of the trailer or vacuum/blower units.
• Welding and fabricating to repair and build trucks and secondary equipment.
• Plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, and pump rebuilding and repair on facility as needed.
• Complete equipment maintenance records.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in plant and/or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred or must have a minimum 5 years verifiable maintenance experience.
• Must be able to read precision instruments, such as micrometers, dial indicators, digital multi-meters, and other electronic diagnostic tools.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently required to stand, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
• Climbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.

Schedule

Typically, Monday through Friday day shift with occasional weekends.

What Covanta Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start first day of employment.
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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