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Mechanic Trainee

Recology Service Center
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 2:00pm

Role

Under limited supervision, services, maintains, inspects and repairs vehicles, machinery and/or equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Schedules, maintains, services and repairs vehicles and equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company.
  • Repairs, dismantles, assembles, and installs industrial machinery.
  • Provides systematic safety inspection of vehicles and/or equipment to established state standards including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
  • Attends training classes to upgrade skills as the nature and complexity of vehicles and/or equipment change.
  • Works closely with drivers and operators to determine repair requirements as documented on trip reports following through to assure that repair has been effective for the operators.
  • Assists management in the purchase of new equipment or supplies as required.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school degree or GED preferred
  • One year of related experience including experience with Hydraulic equipment, welding and light fabrication, repair and maintenance of heavy equipment machinery, truck and trailers, and industrial electric systems.
  • Valid Driver's License

Recology Offers

  • An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
  • The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
  • A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
  • An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
  • Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
  • Annual wellness incentives.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Educational assistance.
  • Commuting benefits.
  • Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.

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