Compator Technician - $7500 Sign on Bonus

WMRichmond, VA
$7,500Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on compactors and containers. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection. Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned compactors and containers. Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel. Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts. Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs). Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assesses damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s). Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers. Performs maintenance related work as required. In the absence of supervision, may provide maintenance supervisory duties. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Requirements

  • 4 years of previous work experience
  • Valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

  • Repair and replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, valves, pumps, and hydraulic cylinders on compactors and related waste equipment
  • Remove, install, rebuild, and troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, compacting components, and mechanical assemblies to restore equipment performance and reliability
  • Inspect, diagnose, and repair hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems while following all company safety policies and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI)
  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on compactors and containers
  • Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection
  • Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned compactors and containers
  • Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel
  • Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
  • Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts
  • Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs)
  • Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds
  • Assesses damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s)
  • Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns
  • Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers
  • Performs maintenance related work as required
  • In the absence of supervision, may provide maintenance supervisory duties
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
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