Field Compactor Repair Technician

WM•Pembroke Pines, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Installs, services, and repairs refuse compactors at the customer's location. This role operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

General welding skills
General electrical skills
General hydraulic skills
Ability to fabricate metal on site as needed
Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics
2 years of previous experience

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Responsibilities

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, sledge hammer, 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.