What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Capital Waste Services?
About Capital Waste Services
Capital Waste Services (CWS) is a rapidly growing environmental services company providing residential, commercial, industrial, and landfill waste solutions across multiple states. Our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping our heavy equipment safe, reliable, and operational to support 24/7 service delivery.
The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment used in hauling, transfer stations, and landfill operations. This includes loaders, compactors, excavators, dozers, off-road equipment, and related systems. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, safety-focused, and experienced working in demanding, field-based environments.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems on heavy equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) according to manufacturer and company guidelines
- Repair or replace engines, transmissions, drivetrains, braking systems, suspension, and steering components
- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems including cylinders, pumps, valves, and hoses
- Conduct inspections to identify wear, safety concerns, or potential failures
- Perform on-site repairs at landfills, yards, or field locations as needed
- Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime and operational disruption
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection documentation
- Operate shop equipment and diagnostic tools safely and correctly
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop and work areas
- Follow all company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and PPE requirements
- Ensure equipment meets safety and operational standards before returning to service
- Participate in safety meetings, trainings, and inspections
- Support compliance with DOT and internal equipment safety standards where applicable
- 2 years of experience maintaining or repairing heavy equipment or industrial machinery
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and mechanical systems
- Ability to read manuals, schematics, and diagnostic data
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Strong safety awareness and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Heavy equipment experience in waste, landfill, construction, or industrial environments
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience with loaders, dozers, excavators, compactors, or off-road equipment
- DOT or fleet maintenance exposure
- Technical or vocational training in diesel or heavy equipment mechanics
- Hands-on role in shop, yard, landfill, and field environments
- Exposure to heavy machinery, noise, dust, and outdoor conditions
- May require evening, weekend, or on-call work based on operational needs
- Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities
- Well-maintained equipment and strong safety culture
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunity to work on a wide variety of heavy equipment
- Supportive maintenance leadership and team environment
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.
- A minimum of at least 2 years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance experience is required position along with a high school diploma or GED.
- Valid state driver’s license preferred but not required.
- Must pass criminal background check