Job Description
Job Description
Waste & Recycling Equipment Service Technician
Full-Time | Field Service | Competitive Pay + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Non-exempt/hourly
Pay: $28.00-$32.00/hour
Join a Growing Team That Keeps Essential Equipment Running
Are you a mechanically inclined technician who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy industrial equipment? We're looking for a Waste & Recycling Equipment Service Technician to join our team!
In this role, you'll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of waste handling and recycling equipment at customer locations and shop facilities. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving mechanical challenges, and working independently while providing exceptional customer service, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career.
What You'll Do
As a Waste & Recycling Equipment Service Technician, you'll be responsible for servicing a variety of industrial waste-processing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain:
- Compactors
- Balers
- Conveyors
- Shredders
- Roll-off equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and scheduled service repairs.
- Troubleshoot and repair:
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical components
- Replace hydraulic hoses, cylinders, motors, pumps, bearings, switches, structural components, and related parts.
- Perform welding and light fabrication repairs as needed.
- Read and interpret service manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and work orders.
- Install and commission new waste and recycling equipment.
- Respond to emergency service calls and equipment breakdowns.
- Maintain accurate service reports, inspection records, and parts documentation.
- Operate service vehicles, forklifts, diagnostic equipment, and tools safely.
- Communicate repair findings and maintenance recommendations with customers.
- Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures at all times.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, or field service.
- Experience troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and independent troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current DOT Medical Card (or ability to obtain one).
- Basic computer skills for service reporting and documentation.
- Ability to lift 50–75 pounds regularly.
- Ability to work in industrial environments around heavy machinery, dust, noise, grease, and moving equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school education or mechanical certification.
- Experience servicing:
- Waste equipment
- Recycling equipment
- Heavy industrial machinery
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Mobile field service experience.
- CDL is a plus.
Work Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime Opportunities
- Weekly overtime available
- Premium pay for all hours worked over 40 hours
- Additional pay for after-hours and weekend service calls
Travel
This position includes travel to customer sites using company-provided transportation.
Travel may include:
- Local and regional customer locations
- Transfer stations
- Recycling facilities
- Industrial plants
- Shop environments
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
The company provides:
- Hotel accommodations
- Meal allowance
- Company transportation
On-Call Responsibilities
- Weekend on-call rotation required
- Premium pay for after-hours emergency service work
Why Join Our Team?
We value our technicians and invest in their success by providing the tools, training, and support needed to excel.
We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay
- Weekly overtime opportunities
- Premium pay for after-hours and weekend service
- Company vehicle for business travel
- Paid overnight accommodations and meal allowance when traveling
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing technical training
- Stable, year-round work
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career advancement
Apply Today!
If you're a hands-on technician with experience repairing hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical equipment and enjoy working in the field, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a team dedicated to keeping critical waste and recycling equipment operating safely and efficiently!