Compactor Technician

All American Waste•New Haven, CT

About The Position

Compactor Technician All American Waste All American Waste All American Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing, innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, began Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our company into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Position Summary: The Compactor Technician should be a motivated worker with welding/fabrication and basic hydraulic background experience. This person will work under general supervision both inside a shop and out in the field to install/fabricate industrial machinery, specifically waste compactors and containers, with a creative mind for fabrication on unique job sites, diagnose and repair electrical/hydraulic issues on 3-phase compactor electric motors, perform preventative maintenance, and inspect equipment in the field. Your Role: Work under limited supervision in a team environment and select from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.

Requirements

Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must have excellent communication skills to interact with customers professionally and pass along information according to our company standards/procedures.
Reliable and dependable.
E-2 Electrician general electrical repair
Welding/fabrication experience
Basic hauling theory
Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn.
The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Responsibilities

Performs installs, removals, fabrication, rebuilds, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics.
Performs inspection, diagnosis/repair of electrical and hydraulic systems as needed.
Estimate times and material costs on compactor and container repairs and requisitions of new parts.
Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns after hours.
Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
Completes required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Assists senior technician in the completion of project work.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate/OSHA standards and performs all work by established safety procedures.
Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Maintains reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.