Plant Maintenance Technician

Athens Services · Sun Valley, ID

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 13 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Athens Services (industrial) in Sun Valley, ID. Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Welding, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.

Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Idaho plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 22 other live reliability postings in Idaho.

Experience asked: Typical (3+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 48%
✓ EHS / safety 35%
Root cause 30%
FDA / GMP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Athens Services
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2
Send a short, curious note
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3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
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5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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responsibilities

as needed throughout the shift. Job Description

◆Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems.
◆Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
◆Inspects used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
◆Adjusts functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools.
◆Repairs or replaces defective parts.
◆Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems.
◆Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
◆Complies with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements.
◆Perform preventative plant maintenance.
◆General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs.
◆Welding & cutting as needed.
◆Maintain, repair and clean MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley.
◆Maintain, repair and clean exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters

Required Qualifications

✓3 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment.
✓High School Diploma or G.E.D.
✓Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene/brazing etc.)
✓Sufficient working knowledge regarding plant component repairs and replacements.
✓Ability to effectively troubleshoot and identify electrical/mechanical issues and complete in a safe timely manner.
✓Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
✓Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional.
✓Valid Class C Driver's License.
✓Acceptable Driver's Record.
✓Must possess personal tools.
✓Ability to perform physical

Preferred Qualifications

✓Trade School Certification.
✓Bilingual English / Spanish.
✓Welder certification.
✓Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience.

requirements

of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

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Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments. Diagnoses machinery components and determines if and when adjustments or repairs are required. Increasing level of responsibility per experience. This position will also require housekeeping/cleaning

Physical/Environmental Demands

•Physical:
•Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
•Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, exposure to unprotected heights, exposure to heavy machinery, & eye/hand coordination, & handling continuously.
•Bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, & lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. continuously.
•Environmental:
•Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet slippery surfaces, hot/cold conditions, & noise continuously.
•Works inside and outside.

Salary : $32.48 - $37.38 per hour

Benefits

•Competitive wages
•Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
•401K
•Life Insurance
•Paid Vacation and Sick Time
•Career plan
•Recognition programs
•Professional development learning
•An exceptional work environment