Maintenance Mechanic A at Sims Municipal Recycling – Frisco, Texas

Maintenance Mechanic A – NEW FACILITY OPENING

Brand new facility opening in Frisco, Texas in early April! Now Hiring!

Company Info

Circular Services, the largest privately held recycling and organics provider in the U.S., strengthens this mission through its national scale and long-term municipal partnerships. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

About the Role:

The Maintenance Mechanic A is an entry-level technician responsible for assisting with the maintenance, repair, and preventive service of heavy-duty diesel fleet equipment, including semi-trucks, dry van trailers, roll-off trucks with sliding tarp systems, forklifts, and refuse vehicles. This role supports the safe and efficient operation of all fleet equipment while learning to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine systems under the guidance of senior technicians. The Maintenance Mechanic A contributes to maximizing fleet reliability and minimizing downtime in a commercial operating environment

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist in performing routine preventive maintenance and inspections on fleet equipment.
• Perform basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs under supervision.
• Operate hand and power tools, forklifts, and other equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and work orders accurately.
• Assist senior technicians with troubleshooting and component replacements.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Basic understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, brakes, and electrical components.
• Ability to follow instructions, read work orders, and use basic diagnostic tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in physically demanding shop conditions.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Basic diesel or heavy equipment maintenance training.
• Exposure to commercial fleet equipment (semi-trucks, trailers, forklifts, etc.).
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in fleet maintenance.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is a recycling plant, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
• Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 80 pounds.
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Normal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

• Shift: PM

Location:

• Frisco, TX

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/ FSA
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.