Compactor Container Maintenance Technician, Regional

Waste Pro, USA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro is seeking a Regional Compactor Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on high-activity compactors. The role includes preventive inspections, diagnostics, and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems, with potential travel to customer sites within the region.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED (or 4 years of related maintenance experience) and a valid driver’s license, with preferred certifications in mechanical trades or diagnostics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair, or 4 years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to travel to customer locations within region.

Responsibilities

• The technician performs repairs and maintenance on compactors.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics and repairs of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• Potentially travels to customer locations within the region to perform repairs.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic skills

Travel availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years related maintenance experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Mechanical/trade certificate

Electronic diagnostics certificate

ASE certificate

Welding/fabrication skills

Job description

Waste Pro is now hiring for a Regional Compactor Maintenance Technician...

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The compacter repair technician performs repairs and maintenance to compactors to maximize operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Compacter Repair Technician is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on compactors.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• May travel to customer locations within Region to repair containers.

Essential Functions-

The statements above are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

Required:

• Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair; OR (2) 4 years of related equipment maintenance and repair.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred:

• Mechanical or trade school certificate
• Certificate in electronic diagnostics
• ASE certificate
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Exposure to chemical and residential waste.
• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day
• Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a da
• Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds form the floor to overhead unassisted
• Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) reach over your head or reach out with extended arms to perform work
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) twist at the waist to perform work
• Physically able to work in extreme temperatures and weather environments (road calls)