Field Service Technician: Compactor Systems

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool allowance

Uniforms

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Referral program

EAP

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment in Clinton, Maryland is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join the Compactor team. This hands-on role requires diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining compactors and related equipment in the field, using your hydraulics, electrical, welding, and mechanical skills.

You’ll work with customers, document service activities, and adhere to safety procedures. The position offers competitive pay, signing bonus, tool allowance, PTO, medical and life

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing compactors.
• Experience repairing heavy equipment or industrial machinery.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience with welding, cutting, and basic fabrication.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torches, and measuring equipment.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and structural issues on compactors and related equipment.
• Repair and replace motors, pumps, hydraulic cylinders, valves, controls, and other components.
• Perform welding and fabrication work, including cutting and replacing chutes, guide rails, and other structural components.
• Install and service equipment such as trash compactors, cardboard balers, and related systems at customer locations.
• Use torches, cutting tools, welding equipment, and other shop/field tools to complete repairs and modifications.
• Work independently in the field, assessing equipment issues, determining the appropriate repair, and seeing the job through to completion.
• Follow required safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, fire watch, fall protection, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate service and repair documentation and ensure equipment is returned to safe, reliable operating condition.
• Work directly with customers and the service team to communicate equipment issues, repairs, and recommendations.

Skills

Compactor experience

Equipment repair

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Welding & fabrication

Hand tools

Driver's license

Safety

Independence

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Truck & Equipment in Clinton, Maryland is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join the Compactor team. This hands-on role requires diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining compactors and related equipment in the field, using your hydraulics, electrical, welding, and mechanical skills.

You’ll work with customers, document service activities, and adhere to safety procedures. The position offers competitive pay, signing bonus, tool allowance, PTO, medical and life