Equipment Maintenance Helper [Material Recovery Facility Only]
Company: Burrtec Waste Industries
Role summary
Equipment Maintenance Helper [Material Recovery Facility Only] is a role at Burrtec Waste Industries in Burbank, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-30. Salary: USD 25–26 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Equipment Maintenance Helper [Material Recovery Facility Only]
- Company
- Burrtec Waste Industries
- Location
- Burbank, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Salary
- USD 25–26 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-30
If you're looking for a stable, hands-on career with a well-established family-owned company, this is a great chance to get your foot in the door without needing a degree. You'll work at a Material Recovery Facility in Burbank, enjoying reliable full-time hours and a solid hourly wage in a supportive team environment.
Job description
Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1,400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. It is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to its success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.
We are seeking to fill an Equipment Maintenance Helper position for the Burbank Recycling/Material Recovery Facility location.
Position Summary:
Perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of Material Recovery Facility equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Follow safe work practices and adhere to all safety rules and practices.
Assist and support Equipment Maintenance team and activities.
Perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of Material Recovery Facility equipment, including balers, conveyors, screens, magnets, etc.
Perform repair and maintenance of facility building and grounds
Use hand tools and other equipment for the performance of these activities
Use a welder, torch, and grinder in the performance of their job
Work in support of the Equipment Maintenance team and independently on smaller jobs/tasks
Timely and accurately document work performed on Fleetmate work orders
Perform other repairs and duties as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good interpersonal skills
Good mechanical and electrical skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good judgment skills.
Good organizational and cleanliness skills to ensure a safe and organized work area.
Use hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment as needed.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of previous equipment maintenance and repair experience required
Vocational school and/or training in equipment maintenance and repair preferred
Previous experience in the use of hand and small power tools/equipment.
PHYSICAL:
Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.
Work in outdoor areas and be exposed to weather conditions—heat, cold, rain, and wind.
We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including a 401 (k), 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance, and holidays/vacation/PSL.
Apply for Equipment Maintenance Helper [Material Recovery Facility Only] at Burrtec Waste Industries