What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Wastequip?
Wastequip WRX Compactor Services division has an immediate opportunity for a Field Service Technician to support our Houston, TX service operation. Wastequip WRX provides compactor repair services, maintenance, installation, and compactor rebuilding. The ideal candidate will travel to customers' sites for service/warranty repair, installations, and preventative maintenance. Work may also be performed onsite at our facility.
Starting pay: $30.00- $33.00: Will pay more with Trash Compactor experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance on commercial trash compactors, balers, and other hydraulic and electrical equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
- Utilize basic welding and fabrication skills to repair and maintain equipment.
- Ensure all work is performed safely and complying with company and OSHA standards.
- Maintain accurate service records and communicate effectively with customers and the service team.
- Provide training and support to junior technicians as needed.
- Travel throughout the service area in a company-supplied service truck for on-site repairs and maintenance, with minimal overnight travel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below represent the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
- Proven experience working on commercial trash compactors, balers, or similar hydraulic and electrical equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work on a variety of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Basic welding skills.
- Basic fabrication skills.
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols.
- Previous experience managing people is preferred, as this position may grow into a leadership role.
- OSHA 10 certification preferred but not required.
- Forklift certification is preferred but not required.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Company Benefits:
• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
▪ Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.
Salary : $30 - $33
