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Compactor Technician / Senior Welder - 1st Shift - 2342032 Job

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Employer: Waste Management
SpiderID: 14137050
Location: Cicero, Illinois
Posted: 2/3/2026
Wage:
Priority Review Date: 5/4/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC: 2342032
Category: Welder
Job Description:
Compactor Technician / Senior Welder – 1st Shift

Pay Range: Starting at $43.76 per hour, and paid weekly.

Preferred Experience: 2 plus years of solid electrical experience, hydraulic repair and welding MIG and STICK experience.

Shift: Monday - Friday, Starting at 7:00 am

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.

I. Job Summary

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI), troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on compactors and containers. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnoses and repairs compactors, containers, and carts.
Performs moderately complex welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, plastic welding, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
Performs service calls for compactor repairs and emergency breakdowns.
Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds.
Performs layout operations, develops fixtures for one-of-a-kind units, and selects optimum welding process.
Provides assistance, guidance and direction to lower level maintenance personnel.
In the absence of supervision may provide container maintenance supervisory duties.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

4 years of relevant work experience.
Valid driver’s license.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $ - $ . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Please apply now on the site below, or call 877.220.5627, to speak with a Waste Management recruiter today

https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/WMCareers/job/2342032

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