Trash Compactor Repair Technician-1st Shift

Shift: Monday-Friday (occasional Saturday's)

1st Shift: 6:00 am start time

Pay range: $22-$24

I. Job Summary

Installs, services, and repairs refuse compactors at the customer's location.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have general welding, electrical and hydraulic skills and must be able to fabricate metal on site as needed; must also be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Performs routinely scheduled services to the refuse compactor at the customer's locations. Inspects, greases, changes/filters hydraulic oil, and changes filters on the refuse compactors. Adds hydraulic oil as needed.
• Checks the units for stress cracks and other safety hazards.
• Checks the electrical connections, replaces the circuits, solenoids and pressure switches and repairs wiring as needed.
• Operates the units, checks the pressure with a gauge and adjusts the cycle speed as needed.
• Installs and replaces total units.
• Uses a hammer drill to anchor the units and mount the guard rails.
• Fabricates hopper, shoots, platforms, steps and handrails.
• Tests, diagnoses and repairs hydraulic hoses and systems.
• Performs service calls to make site repairs.
• Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using a cutting torch, porta-power, sledgehammer, and hand tools.
• Maneuvers the service truck safely to and from the service location.
• Instructs site personnel on the proper operational procedures and has a safety standard sheet signed by the site supervisor.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. 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 garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran