Container Maintenance Tech

wasteprocareers; Kenner, New Orleans (LA, LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compacter Repair Technician position involves repairing and maintaining compactors to maximize operations. This role requires performing preventive maintenance inspections, diagnosing and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems, and occasional travel to customer locations within the region.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (or 4 years of related maintenance experience) and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Required: Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or GED and 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair; OR (2) 4 years of related maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance on compactors.
• Preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostics and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• Travel to customer locations within Region to repair containers.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years related maintenance and repair

Trade certificate (preferred)

Job description

CONTAINER MAINTENANCE TECH ...

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)