About the Role
Under general supervision, applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts. Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes. Repairs compactors, containers and carts. Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
Responsibilities
- Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes.
- Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
- Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
- Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Assists senior welders in the completion of project work.
- Performs service calls for compactor repair.
- Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
- Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
- Works from prints, drawings and verbal instructions.
- Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
- Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices and equipment.
- Performs other maintenance related work as required.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Requirements
- 2 years of previous experience
- This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
- The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.
- Successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
Skills
- arc welding
- gas welding
- aluminum welding
- brazing
- soft soldering
- flame cutting
- bending
- forming
- beveling
- notching of metal and plastic parts
- fleet maintenance software program
- prints
- drawings
- verbal instructions
- standard shop hand tools
- measuring devices
- equipment
Location
- on-site
Work Type
- full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of previous experience
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $28.00
Benefits
- Paid tuition and scholarships for eligible employees and their family
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K with match
- Discounted stock options
- Dependent day care
- Competitive total compensation package
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Stock purchase plan
- Company matching on a 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
- Personal days
About the Company
- WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
- Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
- The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
- With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
- WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America.
- WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
- Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
Equal Opportunity
- WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
- WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
