Welder Compactor Technician
Company: USA Waste and Recycling
Location: Oakville
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Compactor Technician USA Waste
and Recycling USA Waste and Recycling, Inc USA Waste is at the
forefront of waste, hauling, and processing - innovating every step
as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient
residential and commercial services. From building the country's
largest state-of-the-art recycling facility, powering our buildings
with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural
gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our
story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny"
Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named
after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations
of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our
company into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and
family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our
businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us
since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation
to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to
taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of
sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. Position
Summary: The Compactor Technician should be a motivated worker with
welding/fabrication and basic hydraulic background experience. This
person will work under general supervision both inside a shop and
out in the field to install/fabricate industrial machinery
specifically waste compactors and containers with a creative mind
for fabrication on unique job sites, diagnose and repair
electrical/hydraulic issues on 3 phase compactor electric motors,
perform preventative maintenance and inspect equipment in the
field. Your Role: Work under limited supervision in a team
environment and select from written instructions and established
procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. Performs installs,
removals, fabrication, rebuilds, preventative maintenance, and
diagnostics. Performs inspection, diagnosis/repair of electrical
and hydraulic systems as needed. Estimates times and material costs
on compactor and container repairs and requisitions of new parts.
Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns after hours.
Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers. Completes
required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for
repair times. Assists senior technician in the completion of
project work. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with
corporate/OSHA standards and performs all work by established
safety procedures. Participate in all required Company meetings,
including weekly safety meetings. Maintains reasonable, regular,
and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act
(FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards. Adapts to
changing duties, as required, based on business needs. Your Skills:
Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must have excellent
communication skills to interact with customers professionally and
pass along information according to our company
standards/procedures. Reliable and dependable. Requirements : E-2
Electrician, general electrical repair Welding/fabrication
experience Basic hauling theory Grit, outgoing, and eager to learn.
The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be
proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent
critical thinker. This Position Features: Family Oriented
Environment Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential Physical
Demands: Listed below are key points regarding the job's
environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use
motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding,
machine operation, etc.), most of the workday. Required to exert
physical effort in handling objects less than 70 pounds. Ability to
stand for up to 12 hours. Must be able to work in all weather
conditions. Local travel USAW1 USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. is an
equal-opportunity employer. EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Drug-Free
Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.
Keywords: USA Waste and Recycling, Portland , Welder Compactor Technician, Engineering , Oakville, Maine
