Job Posting: Industrial Recycling Technician at Texas Gulf Recycling

Job Description

Texas Gulf Recycling is excited to announce a vacancy for the position of Industrial Recycling Technician, offering a competitive salary range of $16-$18 per hour, along with housing options. This full-time opportunity is specifically designed for individuals who are prepared to engage with a dynamic team on-site; thus, it is not a remote job. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to our mission of maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in recycling operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong and continuous focus on safety.
• Participate in our daily safety meetings.
• Frequently communicate on two-way radio to coordinate tasks.
• Work alongside operators and other recycling workers to ensure timely maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Assist the scale house in managing and directing truck load disposals.
• Maintain compliance with state regulation standards by ensuring proper waste and debris disposal.
• Prepare and secure trailers for hauler transport.
• Manage waste and debris on access roadways leading into and throughout the facility.
• Support operators in fueling and maintenance checks of equipment.
• Track and report fuel measurements from different storage tanks.
• Assist in conducting pre and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Analyze daily wind directions to establish and coordinate facility muster points.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to learning and adhering to safety and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of small engine operations and maintenance (e.g., lawn mowers, pressure washers).
• Proficient with basic tools such as hammers, drills, and impact wrenches.
• Ability to communicate clearly following chain of command.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and measurement principles.
• Capable of giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Team-oriented, able to work well in small groups of 2 to 5 people.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in the military or as a first responder is viewed favorably.
• Prior experience in the waste or recycling industry strongly preferred.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders multiple times per day.
• Capacity to lift 75 pounds or more.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Resilience in adapting to extreme weather conditions prevalent in Texas, including intense heat, cold, and wet conditions.