Compact Equipment Technician – 1st Shift

Republic Services, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Dental and vision coverage

Employee discount programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Technician for the Container Shop in Melrose Park, IL to repair, maintain and install compactors and stationary equipment. You will read schematics, diagnose electrical/hydraulic issues, and perform welding and fabrication as needed.

Join a safety‑minded team and ensure daily work is completed on schedule with quality workmanship. This full‑time role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Equipment maintenance and repair experience.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, diagnostic tests, preventative maintenance, and repairs on compactors and other stationary equipment.
• Reads electrical schematics. Diagnoses and repairs electrical problems on equipment using both single and three phase AC voltage including high-voltage work.
• Reads hydraulic schematics. Diagnose and repair hydraulic issues on equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of proper installation of compactors and other stationary equipment; performs or assists with installations as scheduled and meets deadlines.
• Performs welding and fabrication work as needed.
• Ensures and maintains efficiencies so that all scheduled jobs can be handled in a day.
• Completes paperwork and/or enters data associated with repairing relevant equipment in a timely manner.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Welding/fabrication

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Technician for the Container Shop in Melrose Park, IL to repair, maintain and install compactors and stationary equipment. You will read schematics, diagnose electrical/hydraulic issues, and perform welding and fabrication as needed.

Join a safety‑minded team and ensure daily work is completed on schedule with quality workmanship. This full‑time role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.