Compactor/Baler Technician Apprentice

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Company vehicle & cell phone

Job summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. in the MD/DC/NOVA area is seeking a Compactor/Baler Technician Apprentice. You will repair, diagnose and maintain vertical balers, trash compactors, and related equipment, ensuring reliability and uptime for customers.

The role requires hands-on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills, with reading schematics and welding/fabricating experience plus own tools. Road mechanic experience is a plus and you must be ready to work with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience diagnosing and repairing compactors, balers, and/or other industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Welding / fabricating experience.
• Experience as a road mechanic a plus.
• Must have own tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair, diagnose, inspect, and maintain all makes and models of Vertical Balers, Trash Compactors, Self-Contained Trash Compactors, Electric Jacks, Dock Levelers, Edge of Docks, Dock Seals, and Handicap Carts / Scooters
• Provide courteous and professional service
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Skills

Industrial equipment repair

Electrical & hydraulics

Reading schematics

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Currently, we are seeking a Compactor/Baler Technician Apprentice in the MD/DC/NOVA area . We offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel!

TheCompactor/Baler Technician Apprentice will primarily be responsible for repairing, diagnosing, inspecting, and maintaining all makes and models of vertical balers, trash compactors, self – constrained trash compactors, electric jacks, dock levelers, edge of docks, dock seals, and handicap carts/scooters.

Main Duties:

• Repair, diagnose, inspect, and maintain all makes and models of Vertical Balers, Trash Compactors, Self-Contained Trash Compactors, Electric Jacks, Dock Levelers, Edge of Docks, Dock Seals, and Handicap Carts / Scooters
• Provide courteous and professional service
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience diagnosing and repairing compactors, balers, and/or other industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Welding / fabricating experience
• Experience as a road mechanic a plus
• Must have own tools

Compensation:

This position is paid hourly with a pay range of $19.00/hr. - $23.00/hr. Compensation is based on experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan. 401k with partial company match, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, short- & long-term disability, and basic/supplemental life insurance policies.
• Company service vehicle, company fuel card and company cell phone will be provided.

Who is Eastern Lift Truck Co.?

Eastern Lift Truck Co., is a family-owned company, celebrating over 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business. At Eastern Lift Truck Co. we know that the employees are the ‘heart and soul’ of the company.

“Eastern Lift Truck Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/ Vets ”