Welder and Compactor Repair

Waste Management; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Welder and Compactor Repair Technician in Matawan, NJ. The position focuses on preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnosis and repair of compactors and containers, under general supervision.

You will work with electrical, hydraulic, suspension and brake systems, using diagnostics to plan repairs and document work times. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA standards, and teamwork with senior technicians.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Valid Driver's License Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems as needed.
• Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on compactor and container repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
• Completes required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work.

Job description

Welder and Compactor Repair Technician seeking a safer work environment? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your technician career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as Welder and Compactor Repair Technician at WM – and more.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as Welder and Compactor Repair Technician

• Starting salary of $30per hour.

Hours: Monday -Friday (7am -3:30pm)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs compactors and containers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems as needed.
• Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on compactor and container repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
• Completes required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Valid Driver's License Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

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 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.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Pay : The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $30. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

About Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

About the Team

Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you!

Job Info

• Job Identification 2350871
• Posting Date 08/04/2026, 06:11 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 181 STATE ROUTE 34, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747, US (On-site)