Container Technician - Shift
Job in
Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, 36803, USA
Listed on 2026-07-05
Listing for:
WM
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Pay Rate:
** Starting at $24 - $26/hour, depending on experience
** Shift:
** Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
** Preferred:
** Electrical and Hydraulics experience a plus
** 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
Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs compactors and containers.
II.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
+ Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
+ Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems as needed.
+ Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
+ Estimates time and material costs on compactor and container repairs and requisitions new parts.
+ Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
+ Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
+ Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
+ Completes required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
+ Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work.
+ Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
III. Qualifications
A.
Required Qualifications
+ 2 years previous experience
+ Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
+ Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
+ Valid Driver's License Upon Hire
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.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, 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.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
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Employer:
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