1st Shift Hydraulic & Electrical Equipment Technician

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses, and repairs compactors and containers. The technician works from written instructions and established procedures, performs repairs and preventive maintenance, and handles electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems. The role uses computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes, estimates repair time and material costs, requisitions parts, performs emergency breakdown service calls, conducts safety checks, completes repair documentation, and assists senior technicians with project work. Work must comply with Standard Repair Times, corporate and OSHA standards, and established safety procedures. The position operates inside gas plant conditions and outdoors in conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

  • Two years of previous experience.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Valid driver's license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with hydraulic pumps, including reading pneumatics and regulating pumps.
  • Ability to read schematics.
  • Electrical knowledge.
  • Welding experience.
  • Two years of experience in the listed preferred skill areas.

Responsibilities

  • Perform repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
  • Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems as needed.
  • Use computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
  • Estimate time and material costs for compactor and container repairs and requisition new parts.
  • Perform work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Conduct safety checks on compactors and containers.
  • Complete required paperwork, document parts usage, and account for repair times.
  • Assist senior technicians in completing project work.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards and follow established safety procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability.
  • Company matching on a 401(k).
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
  • Paid on-the-job training.
  • Established career progression.
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