Union Welder & Compactor Repair Technician

Interstate Waste Services; Hawleyville (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

401K

Overtime

Health and retirement account

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an experienced Maintenence Compactor Repair Technician / Mechanic who is also a Welder for our Newtown, CT Container Shop. This full-time, union, non-exempt role runs 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

The position offers generous union benefits, 401K, overtime, and health and retirement security accounts. Starting pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience welding MIG, stick, and torch on various metals.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while operating or repairing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand assignments from written or verbal instructions.
• Basic math for welding setups and measurements.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and apply basic welding processes.
• Repair compactors, containers, carts, and dumpsters.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment and containers.
• Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software.
• Perform service calls for compactor repair and related work as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with standards.

Skills

Welding

Reading skills

Math basics

Safety procedures

Tool handling

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is seeking an experienced Maintenence Compactor Repair Technician / Mechanic who is also a Welder for our Newtown, CT Container Shop. This full-time, union, non-exempt role runs 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

The position offers generous union benefits, 401K, overtime, and health and retirement security accounts. Starting pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.