Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Compactor Technician B
Troubleshoots, designs, installs, and repairs compactors and power units.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Compactor Shop Technician B works under the supervision of a Compactor Shop Technician A, Lead Compactor Shop Technician Supervisor, or Manager to troubleshoot, design, install, and repair compactors and power units while adhering to the company's safety procedures. Key duties include replacing hydraulic cylinders, fabricating hoses and fittings, welding steel components with MIG and arc welders, and cutting steel using plasma cutters or torches. The technician also fabricates steel parts for compactors, performs on‑site repairs at customer locations, installs safety decals, completes required paperwork, follows all safety policies, and escalates complex repairs to higher‑level technicians. • Replace hydraulic cylinders and fabricate hoses and fittings • Weld steel components using MIG and arc welding equipment • Cut and fabricate steel parts with plasma cutter or torch • Perform on‑site repairs and install safety decals • Complete required paperwork and follow all safety policies • Refer complex repairs to Technician A or Lead Technician
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hydraulic replacement
- ▸hose fabrication
- ▸mig welding
- ▸plasma cutting
- ▸on‑site repairs
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Preferred candidates demonstrate proficiency with welding, hydraulics, or electronics, can operate MIG and stick welders, plasma cutters, and airless paint sprayers, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to follow directions with minimal supervision and have at least two years of experience working with hydraulic pumps and hoses. • Proficient with MIG & stick welders, plasma cutter, and airless paint sprayers • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Work independently with minimal supervision • Minimum two years experience with hydraulic pumps and hoses
Requirements
- ▸mig welding
- ▸plasma cutter
- ▸hydraulic pumps
- ▸2 years
- ▸communication
- ▸independent
Benefits
Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Recognized for sustainability and ethics, Republic Services offers a supportive work environment where employee effort is valued, tools and technology are continuously invested in, and opportunities for learning and advancement are abundant. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Work Environment
Onsite