Compactor Shop Technician/ Welder

Republic Services; Austell, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The role requires proficiency in welding, hydraulics or electronics, and ability to operate MIG/STICK welders and a plasma cutter. Excellent communication and the ability to follow directions with minimal supervision are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with welding, hydraulics or electronics.
• Ability to utilize MIG & Stick welders, plasma cutter, airless paint sprayers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervisory involvement.

Responsibilities

• Replacement of hydraulic cylinders.
• Fabricates replacement hoses and fittings.
• Weld steel components using MIG and Arc welding equipment.
• Cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch.
• Fabricates steel components for compactors.
• Performs on-site repairs at customer locations.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Install company and safety decals on all compactors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Refer more complex repairs to the Technician A or Lead Technician.

Skills

Welding

Hydraulics

Electronics

Written and verbal communication

Follow directions with minimal Supervs

Tools

MIG Welding

Stick Welding

Plasma Cutter

Airless Paint Sprayers

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: With supervision from a Compactor Shop Technician A, Lead Compactor Shop Technician Supervisor or Manager, a Compactor Shop Technician B performs troubleshooting, design, installation and repairs of all compactors and power units. This position should be able to perform these tasks in compliance with the Company’s safety procedures and requirements. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* Replacement of hydraulic cylinders.* Fabricates replacement hoses and fittings.* Weld steel components using MIG and Arc welding equipment* Cuts steel using a plasma cutter or torch* Fabricates steel components for compactors* Performs on-site repairs at customer locations.* Follows all safety policies and procedures.* Complete required paperwork.* Install company and safety decals in accordance with company standard diagram on all compactors.* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.* Refer more complex repairs to the Technician A or Lead Technician.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Demonstrated proficiency with welding, hydraulics or electronics.* Ability to utilize mig & stick welders, plasma cutter, airless paint sprayers* Good written and verbal communication skills* Ability to follow directions with minimal supervisory involvement.* At least 2 years of prior experience with hydraulic pumps and hoses.**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*