Field Service Technician

+ Job Title and Overview

We are seeking a skilled Waste & Recycling Equipment Service Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain waste handling and recycling equipment. This role involves servicing compactors, balers, conveyors, roll-off equipment, hydraulic systems, and other industrial waste-processing machinery at customer sites and shop facilities.

+ Essential Job Functions

• Diagnose and repair waste and recycling equipment including compactors, balers, conveyors, shredders, and roll-off systems
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and scheduled service repairs
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical system issues
• Replace hoses, cylinders, motors, bearings, switches, pumps, and structural components
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs when necessary
• Read service manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work orders
• Install and commission new waste and recycling equipment
• Respond to emergency service calls and equipment breakdowns
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and parts documentation
• Operate service vehicles, forklifts, and diagnostic equipment safely
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding repairs and maintenance recommendations
• Follow OSHA safety standards and company safety procedures

+* Education and Experience*

• Technical school or mechanical certification preferred
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or heavy equipment repair experience preferred
• Knowledge/Familiarity with compactors, balers, conveyors, and hydraulic and electrical systems
• Experience servicing waste, recycling, or heavy industrial equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment independently
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Mobile field service experience
• Basic computer and service reporting skills
• Valid driver’s license/Medical Card required; CDL is a plus
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs regularly
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in industrial environments
• Comfortable working around sparks, noise, dust, and heavy machinery
• Ability to work overtime when required

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Hydraulics: 2 years (Preferred)
• Schematics: 2 years (Preferred)
• Welding: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person