Compactor Repair Technician-On Road

WM (Waste Management); Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Waste Management in Florida is seeking a field service technician to install, service, and repair refuse compactors at customer sites. The role requires welding, electrical and hydraulic skills, reading schematics, and the ability to fabricate on site.

You will perform routine maintenance, inspect systems, replace filters, and test units. Must be able to operate service truck safely, follow safety rules, and may work Saturdays or holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of experience in related trades.
• Must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• On-site fabrication and repair of refuse compactors.
• Must pass safety and drug testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair refuse compactors at customer sites.
• Perform routinely scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Grease, change filters, and top off hydraulic oil as needed.
• Inspect electrical connections, replace components, and repair wiring.
• Operate service truck safely and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Welding

Electrical work

Hydraulics

Reading schematics

Fabrication on site

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting torch

Hammer drill

Porta-power

Hydraulic gauges

Job description

Pay Rate: Starting salary per hour, depending on experience

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am-4:30 pm (occasional Saturdays and Holiday work, when necessary)

Preferred: HVAC background a plus and experience with high-voltage electrical

I. Job Summary

Installs, services, and repairs refuse compactors at the customer's location.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have general welding, electrical and hydraulic skills and must be able to fabricate metal on site as needed; must also be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Performs routinely scheduled services to the refuse compactor at the customer's locations.
• Inspects, greases, changes/filters hydraulic oil, and changes filters on the refuse compactors.
• Adds hydraulic oil as needed.
• Checks the units for stress cracks and other safety hazards.
• Checks the electrical connections, replaces the circuits, solenoids and pressure switches and repairs wiring as needed.
• Operates the units, checks the pressure with a gauge and adjusts the cycle speed as needed.
• Installs and replaces total units.
• Uses a hammer drill to anchor the units and mount the guard rails.
• Fabricates hopper, shoots, platforms, steps and handrails.
• Tests, diagnoses and repairs hydraulic hoses and systems.
• Performs service calls to make site repairs.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using a cutting torch, porta-power, sledge hammer, and hand tools.
• Maneuvers the service truck safely to and from the service location.
• Instructs site personnel on the proper operational procedures and has a safety standard sheet signed by the site supervisor.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

• At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Please note that benefits may vary by site .