Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Shop Lead
Repair, maintain, and install compactors and other stationary equipment
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Technician, Container Shop is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing compactors and other stationary equipment. This role involves work on hydraulics, basic electrical systems, and welding fabrication to ensure safe and productive operations. Key duties include performing inspections, diagnostic tests, preventative maintenance, and repairs on various compactors and equipment. The technician reads electrical and hydraulic schematics, diagnoses and fixes single- and three‑phase AC issues, and handles high‑voltage electricity, as well as troubleshooting hydraulic problems. Additional responsibilities cover assisting with equipment installations, performing welding and fabrication as needed, maintaining daily job efficiency, completing accurate paperwork, and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸compactor repair
- ▸hydraulic maintenance
- ▸electrical diagnostics
- ▸welding fabrication
- ▸equipment installation
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Minimum requirements are experience in equipment maintenance and repair, plus welding or fabrication skills. Core shop responsibilities include opening and closing the shop, tracking container stages, managing daily sheets and monthly inventory, overseeing supplies, parts, and team quality, coordinating scrap removal, forecasting budgets, and building vendor partnerships for scrap, compactor movement, and spill cleanup.
Requirements
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸welding
- ▸fabrication
- ▸inventory
- ▸budgeting
- ▸vendor partnership
Benefits
Eligible employees receive rewarding compensation and can elect to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health‑care and dependent‑care spending accounts, disability coverage, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite