Waste and Recycling Equipment Service Tech

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!